What to do when you're interviewing for jobs and there are layoffs at the companies?

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January 27,2023 at 8:40PM UTC

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What to do when you're interviewing for jobs and there are layoffs at the companies?

I can't get a hold of my recruiter so I fear that she was laid off and I don't have any other way to contact the SLT members. If it's true, I'm sorry that she was impacted by the cuts as well as I'm now confused what to do?

The company is still hiring but cut a lot of recruiters, is a sign that I should be weary of continuing in the process as I'm in another field? In addition, I'm worried that a lot of the companies that I've entered later rounds are now either not hiring or playing games. It's one thing if I was working and had the luxury of waiting but right now, I need a job. Thank you!

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AnonymousJanuary 27,2023 at 11:43PM UTC
It's tough right now so I'm not sure why you would be weary of continuing in the process. You want get an offer and start a new position. You can either worry about the stability or pick the best offer and hope that the economy rebounds.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJanuary 27,2023 at 11:51PM UTC
Have you tried to reach out to her on LinkedIn? Her LI profile should be tied to a personal email address, not her previous work email address. If she's out of a job, I would think she'd be pretty active on LI.
If you connect with her, she should be able to give you the hiring managers name or may be able to recommend next steps.
Whether or not to proceed is up to you and where within the company you were interviewing and up to the company. Some companies lay off in less profitable parts of the business but still have hiring needs in other divisions/departments. Some companies implement an across-the-board hiring freeze.
Good luck!
AnonymousJanuary 30,2023 at 6:30PM UTC
Its happening all over the place. I would suggest you think about what you can add to the company and if it seems and feels right keep going. When the market shifts and they hire less recruiters are often the first to go.