This networking trick can help you skip the 'cattle call' when a job opens

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A job seeker listens to information about employment during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

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I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

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Iren Azra Zou
Iren Azra Zou

Iren Azra Zou

I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

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Jide Adebowale.

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Bad news, tech workers: A brand-name résumé isn't enough anymore

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Mike Kostersitz (left), Deborah Hendersen (center), and Mody Khan (right) all had big names on their résumés but varying luck in finding a new role in today's tricky market.

Mike Kostersitz, Deborah Hendersen, Mody Khan

I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

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Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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I changed my résumé to downplay my age and started getting more interviews

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Amy Lovett
Amy Lovett said she drew greater interest from employers after updating her résumé to downplay her age.

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I was laid off from CrowdStrike and used AI to send 800 applications in a month to land my ideal role

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Dray Jankowski
After being laid off from CrowdStrike, Dray Jankowski took his time traveling and turned to an AI platform to find his next role.

Dray Jankowski

I moved to Canada, but it wasn't for me. I was cold, isolated, and finding a job was absolutely horrendous.

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Malas left Canada for Lebanon in September 2025

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I landed a job at Snap without tech experience. Guessing the recruiter's email address was my ticket to breaking through.

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Sreeja Apparaju
Sreeja Apparaju

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I had 90 days to find a job after getting laid off while on a work visa. A $50 book helped me land my dream role.

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Aman Goyal
Aman Goyal

Aman Goyal

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