"At my last job as an account executive at a software company, we had downsized significantly. I was one of the last senior reps. From what I understand, it was a payroll decision. In July, I was laid off after 20 years. At first, of course, you're a little panicked, but I wouldn't say I was too crazy. It was also a bit of relief, because there had been so much business change going on that everybody was kind of on edge."
"With my résumé, I changed keywords as needed. You've got to make them more specific to the role these days. Otherwise you you won't even get a call. You've definitely got to do more customization than you used to. I got some responses, but I didn't get any interviews. Originally, I had my photo on my résumé. That résumé also included a lot of dates. I would say I'm a younger-loo"
Amy Lovett, 54, was laid off in July after 20 years as an account executive at a software company that underwent significant downsizing. She took a short pause, then focused on networking and revamping her résumé. She removed her photo, shortened her work history, and deleted some dates to reduce signals of age. She customized keywords for each role and used AI tools to tailor applications to job descriptions. Those changes led to more employer attention and responses, overcame initial hiring barriers, and ultimately helped her secure a new job.
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