How To Write A Resume That Gets You Hired After A Layoff In 2025
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How To Write A Resume That Gets You Hired After A Layoff In 2025
"Thousands of employees are being laid off every month. Within the tech industry alone, July saw 150 roles cut from Atlassian in customer service and support; about 14% of ScaleAI's workforce reduced; and 2,400 from Intel, plus another 1,300 from Indeed and Glassdoor. August saw hundreds more employees laid off. And that's just talking about tech. We haven't even begun to consider other industries experiencing the severe impact of layoffs as well."
"It's an overwhelming and uncertain time in such a ruthless job market right now. And if you're facing a layoff, worried that you might be next, or have already had your role eliminated, you're likely panicking. One of the first questions that I hear from professionals either facing or going through a layoff is, "How do I rewrite my resume?" "I haven't had to write one or apply for a job in years; what should I do and where should I start?""
"To help eliminate some of that panic, this article aims to be a comprehensive crash-course-style guide on how to write your resume--likely your first resume in years. So you'll have one less thing to worry about. By the end of this article, most of your questions about how to write and format your resume to get hired quickly will be answered."
Thousands of employees are being laid off monthly across tech and other industries, producing a ruthless, uncertain job market. Many professionals facing layoffs experience panic and uncertainty about how to re-enter hiring processes after years away from job hunting. Resume standards and expectations have shifted significantly compared with five to twenty years ago. New recruitment technologies and AI tools are integrated into hiring on both recruiter and candidate sides, changing screening and evaluation. Job seekers must update resume content, format, and technology awareness to match current hiring practices and improve chances of quick rehiring.
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