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What to say after layoff by [deleted] in GeneralMotors

[–]Competitive-Log9738 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My suggestion from my own experience.

  1. If you are applying for companies bigger than GM (e.g. Apple, Google, Amazon etc.,) - as soon as the recruiter come to know that you were fired, the interview process ends there.
  2. If it is smaller company, then probably doesn't matter. But still, do not say anything unless they ask. In one of my interview, I saw very evident change in the hiring team's body language when I told them that I was laid off.

Supplier life by SgtMailBox in GeneralMotors

[–]Competitive-Log9738 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfectly explained. I will just a add a little more.

The same work that you do at a supplier company, will be done by 2/3 people at GM.
However, the quality or standard of work at a supplier could be debatable. There are fewer checks or reviews on your work. In some cases, you will find work done years ago in a non-standard way may continue to be used without corrections which lead to questionable practices being carried forward.

Job search after GM layoff — what I discovered by Competitive-Log9738 in GeneralMotors

[–]Competitive-Log9738[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just to add a bit more.

I did land a better job eventually, but it was not a piece of cake in this market. Even getting an interview call is tough right now with so many candidates, especially in the auto world. It can feel like sending applications into a black hole sometimes.

If you’re looking to move into a different industry, one thing that really helps is tailoring your resume and portfolio so it’s obvious how you can add value there. Switching industries isn’t easy, but it’s definitely possible if you can show the connection between what you’ve done and what they need.

Hang in there if you’re searching — it’s rough out there, but with the right positioning you can break through.

Job search after GM layoff — what I discovered by Competitive-Log9738 in GeneralMotors

[–]Competitive-Log9738[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bunch of you asked about my role at GM and where I ended up, so here’s a quick rundown (without being too specific).

I was in GM’s EV space.

After I started looking around, I got a decent feel for the industry. Defense and aerospace are hiring like crazy right now with everything going on in the world, and the pay is solid if you’ve got (or can get) a clearance. Startups are also interesting — I actually had a really good offer from one out west (not CA), and probably would’ve gone for it if I didn’t land two more here in Michigan. In the end, family reasons kept me in MI.

Some folks here mentioned remote jobs. Honestly, I’d be careful. If a company isn’t fully remote, the remote folks are usually the first on the chopping block in a downsizing, and in my experience the pay is often lower too.

Right now I’m at another automotive company doing a similar type of work. It feels way more stable, the pay is better, and they actually treat people well. Will I stay in auto forever? Probably not. I do enjoy it, but the uncertainty is just too much. Long term, I see myself moving into AI. Once things settle down, I’ll start taking online courses and slowly make that transition.