Planning

The job search is a grind. Bidding on platforms feels like a "pay-to-play" cycle with no replies. I’m logging my journey on LayoffLog.com to track apps and block scams. Turning the search into a system—from setback to setup. Join me there!

Started applying to the jobs after a week of rest

Focused mock interviews on concise communication and trade-off framing.

Prepared portfolio walkthrough with one healthcare and one marketplace analytics project.

Rebuilt weekly schedule: networking mornings, interview prep afternoons, applications evenings.

Committed to daily routine: one application, one outreach message, one interview prep block.

Set rule: no application without checking company domain, recruiter profile, and legal entity first.

Prepared STAR stories focused on shipping under tight deadlines and collaborating with engineers.

Built a 6-week search plan: 5 tailored applications per week and one networking call every Friday.

Created a spreadsheet to track role, referral source, stage, and response time.