Secure records and benefits first
Save permitted employment documents, payslips, benefits information, references and non-confidential achievement notes. Review severance, unemployment and healthcare through qualified local sources.
Do not take company files, customer data or code you are not authorized to keep.
Write a brief factual explanation
State that the role ended in a layoff or restructuring, then move to relevant work and the next target. Avoid speculation or criticism.
Ensure dates and status agree across resume, profile and applications.
Use a bounded weekly system
Set role families, employer targets, application blocks, networking follow-ups and evidence improvement. Track outcomes so rejection does not become unstructured browsing.
Protect sleep, movement and social support; seek professional help when distress becomes difficult to manage.
- Benefits and deadlines
- Updated evidence bank
- Target roles
- Weekly applications
- Follow-ups
- Recovery time
Review after each batch
If verified applications receive no screening, revise targeting and first-page evidence. If interviews stall, review examples and role fit.
Do not change everything after one rejection; use enough observations to identify a pattern.
Official tool pages
Use these pages to verify current capabilities and terms. Links go to the providers or, for JobsScoutHQ, the relevant on-site directory.
Frequently asked questions
Should I say I was laid off?
A brief factual explanation is usually clearer than hiding dates. Focus on your work, impact and current target.