I need advice!

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January 3,2023 at 4:20AM UTC

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My whole department was laid off the Sunday before Xmas at 9:30 pm by email ( we all got the same email even the director, I’m the manager) saying it was being offshored when they lied and it wasn’t. Finding a job while navigating the holidays is seemingly impossible. I interviewed for this co. I’m excited for but I see that they reposted the job on LinkedIn 2 days after my interview. Does this mean I’m not getting the job?? I interviewed Tuesday after Xmas and it’s the day after new years, still nothing. Should I be worried

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AnonymousJanuary 3,2023 at 4:24AM UTC
They might just be casting a wider net for potential candidates. You have not received a written offer so you'll need to give the process a chance to work.
They want several vetted candidates to choose from.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistJanuary 3,2023 at 5:05AM UTC
Whether or not you wind up getting that job, never ever take your foot off the gas in your job search until you have a written offer letter in hand.
AnonymousJanuary 3,2023 at 11:13AM UTC
I understand where you’re coming from. I interviewed for a few positions. One is still up so I have no idea if I got the job. I was told they would be making a decision soon but it’s been nerve wracking to say the least. Meanwhile, as Joan said, keep applying. That’s what I’m doing.
AnonymousJanuary 3,2023 at 2:38PM UTC
Thank you and good luck!
AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 1:45PM UTC
I tell my husband this daily (he was laid off in October), it is a numbers game. You need to apply to as many jobs as you can EVERY SINGLE DAY and treat the hunt as his job, with a schedule, etc. It doesn't help "ease the pain" but just trust in the process. I began to get nervous about layoffs so I proactively began the hunt in November myself and am now beginning a new position next month. Good luck and have faith that everything will work out exactly as planned. ;-)
GraceJanuary 4,2023 at 5:55PM UTC
Congratulations on your new position and thank you so much!!
KellyW43January 4,2023 at 1:46PM UTC
Sometimes when an employer puts a position out, they'll do it in waves. It'll come down and then go back up the next week. They may also have set it to automatic, where it will automatically post again.
That being said, you want to continue applying until you have an offer letter in hand and a concrete start date.
I'm so sorry you were laid off at Christmas. It seems to be the time most companies lay people off.
AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 2:03PM UTC
I got laid off in October. As other posters have said, you have to treat the job hunt like an every day job. I got a ton of interviews. Many interviews went very well and then I didn’t hear back (other candidates a better fit or cheaper etc). It happens and no reflection on you most likely but still confusing and surprising at times. I did secure a job early December and start this month. It takes time. Get any severance and unemployment you are entitled to. It’s nerve wracking and stressful especially if a single person household. I was in total shock to be laid off since I had excellent performance and it really came out of the blue (mass layoff). I am over it now and looking forward to new role and happy to be out of my former toxic workplace which Was comfortable but not great at all.
AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 5:54PM UTC
so glad you got a job! Yes this has been very difficult for me as I moved from Minnesota for this employer, who I am now hearing has lied about offshoring the billing and is also being heavily attacked by CMS for altering records and such- glad I’m out!
CJB62January 4,2023 at 2:13PM UTC
I am sorry about the layoff and the timing.
No. With the holidays, the company may have done a few initial interviews, then took the posting done due to the recruiter, hiring manager being out. Now that many are back from the holidays, they have reposted the job.
i would interpret this to mean that you aren’t necessarily out of the running but the company is still interviewing for the position.
Stay hopeful but as others have said here, don’t put your eggs in one basket. Keep applying for other positions.
Mary PoolJanuary 4,2023 at 2:42PM UTC
This is an opportunity to call and say, "I noticed the job is still open; I am very interested in the position and think I am a good fit. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to come in for a second interview." If they say yes, then you are still in the game, if they say no, then you are not.
AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 2:50PM UTC
I was also just laid off before the holidays and I feel for you and this job search that we are going through. Lots of interviews lots of resumes. Lots of no responses. Lots of half promises about another interview and then crickets. There’s something out there and navigating the fake postings and making sure that you are applying to a legitimate company is my best advice. There are loads and loads of false job advertisements right now. Please be cautious and good luck!
AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 5:52PM UTC
Thank you and good luck to you too! Insane how employers will let you off without warning before the holidays.
AyianJanuary 4,2023 at 4:31PM UTC
Reposts of the job are often automatic when they are expiring and do not have an employee secured. Sometimes the department has made a decision and HR doesn't know yet. Anything could be happening and you do yourself no favors worrying about it.
Congratulations on the interview! I hope it goes well, but do not expect anything. Follow up if you haven't already and keep sending your resume out.
Be aware that the employment market is cooling, as the capitalists have begun to notice that current market rates are unsustainable. Consider a job in nonprofit if there's something you're passionate about. Good luck and keep up the great work!
GraceJanuary 4,2023 at 5:51PM UTC
Thank you so so much! You’re reply really helped me out!
Crystal HowellJanuary 4,2023 at 9:17PM UTC
Keep interviewing or call the recruiter on linked in and find out what's up
AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 1:32AM UTC
Just wanted to post an update…I got the job. They didn’t take the posting down until it was official. Hang in there.
Holly HillJanuary 6,2023 at 3:03PM UTC
Congratulations!!!!
AnonymousJanuary 7,2023 at 5:38AM UTC
Thank you
AnonymousJanuary 5,2023 at 6:31PM UTC
You cannot worry about what you don't know about. In any interview you should ask what the steps are and also the companies timeline. Put each interviewer on the spot at the end of each interview. IE: now that we have met what are your thoughts on my fit for this role? You should either get a warm or cold response. That should be telling. Be sure to send out thank you notes to each interviewer. The market is flooded now with lots of talent, don't put all your eggs in that one basket. I would say that the seat is never filled until they find who they want.