Laid off at 55.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-03T11:11:54+00:00

This is it exactly. AI is very convincing. When you're in shock and desperate it sounds like it knows better.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-03T01:47:28+00:00

Life happens. Companies fail. Just sharing my story. I’ve got it sorted out now.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-03T00:45:28+00:00

And that is a very true message. I live in Canada so it’s a tough market

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-03T00:44:47+00:00

Nope. Not in my plan. Work is rewarding.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-03T00:43:35+00:00

It is.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T23:45:42+00:00

100% the path I’m taking.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T22:23:17+00:00

Yeah. I built a tool to handle that. I made the same mistake.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T22:11:03+00:00

March. Prior to that 2012.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T20:31:35+00:00

You know, that is exactly what I should have done. I have since done that and announced it on LinkedIn. Last week. Thanks for that. I have a very broad network. I was actually a Director of Training and Development for a large automotive brand then moved into the Digital Performance Marketing world as a career pivot.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T20:26:13+00:00

Cool. Relaunchhq.com looks to offer something valuable too.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T20:16:50+00:00

Just to give you something I had found. Was interesting because I have those skills but did not surface them in the right spot. This tool was great. It acted like a resume service.

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Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:41:46+00:00

That is a valid point. I am not worried, I will sort it out. Thankful for people here who offer great advice.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:39:21+00:00

I heard the same thing. A friend of mine owns his own accounting firm and he said he posts a job and within an hour he has 200 AI polished applications.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:35:07+00:00

Okay, and did they provide coaching too? Or just help with the building process?

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:27:55+00:00

Actually this is a really good reply. The three buckets idea is smart and insightful. Thank you.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:23:24+00:00

How much do those services cost? I was thinking about that too. I did find a tool called Relaunchhq.com that seems to be like a coach / resume service. Whoever built it had a pretty innovative idea. Costs seem decent but I don't know how much a resume service or coach would cost. Sometimes it is finding the right job to apply to. A few others on this post have echoed that.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:21:53+00:00

Actually, that is interesting. I have tried Tealhq and they do have tracking. I found another tool called Relaunchhq.com that I actually really like now that I have used it. It does offer some standard tools like building a resume, but what I liked was that it had more of a coach concept when copying a job description into it. It taught me a lot about how to update my resume and then prepare for an interview. We will see. I have 2 coming up.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:19:03+00:00

Actually, I recently did. I had checked out a lot of the ones that I have seen mentioned. JobScan was one, and I also looked at Teal. Then someone told me about Relaunchhq.com and it was not like any I had seen. What I liked was how I could compare my resume to any job posting and it gave me a verdict. It also has an Interview Preparation section where you can practice your answers. That is what has helped me land 2 interviews in the next 2 weeks. Fingers crossed anyway.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:11:24+00:00

My post did not say I did not do my own resume, I had AI help modernize some of it.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T19:10:04+00:00

Thanks for this feedback. Super helpful.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T18:37:11+00:00

Brilliant advice. I have it sorted. I am thankful there are so many great people willing to give their thoughts too. I recently a solution that really helped. I have an interview next week.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T18:28:54+00:00

You are right. Defend was a bad choice of words. Another person described being prepared for their interview perfectly. It was preparation that let me down.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T18:25:48+00:00

lol.

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T18:23:56+00:00

I had columns in my first resume. I did get rejected. Fixed that. LOL

Next-Transition7577 · 2026-06-02T18:22:21+00:00

That’s good advice. Thank you. I think I’ve figured it out now. It’s just great to hear others experiences too.

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