260: How to Bounce Back After a Brutal Layoff | Larry’s Story

In this episode, we sit down with Larry to talk about what it really looks like to navigate a difficult job search after an unexpected layoff.

After losing his job with almost no warning, Larry had to figure out what to do next. Through persistence, community, and faith, he rebuilt momentum in his job search and eventually landed not one, but two job offers.

We discuss:

• How strategic outreach helped land interviews quickly

• The resume changes that made recruiters respond

• How to prepare for interviews effectively

• What to do when you face rejection after multiple interview rounds

• How to manage burnout during a long job search

• The importance of faith, prayer, and community during the job hunt

If you’re currently job searching, feeling discouraged, or wondering how to stay motivated after setbacks, this episode will encourage you and give you practical steps to keep moving forward.

Cheering you on,

Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus

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TIME STAMPS

02:40 What To Do Immediately After Losing Your Job

04:10 The Outreach Strategy That Landed Interviews

06:00 Resume Changes That Got Recruiters’ Attention

08:15 Learning How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

10:05 The Shift That Improved His Interviews

13:30 How To Handle Rejection After Multiple Rounds

17:00 Avoiding Job Search Burnout

23:10 The Interview He Thought He Failed

29:40 How He Ended Up With Two Job Offers

43:10 Advice for Anyone Who Was Just Laid Off