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July 3, 2026Bytbgh-jeffInExecutive Summaries, Laid Off, Text

What a Late-Career Layoff Looks Like in America

What a Late-Career Layoff Looks Like in America An executive summary of a WSJ article The Wall Street Journal article, “Here’s What a Late-Career Layoff Looks Like in America, in 5 Charts” highlights the significant challenges faced by older workers (ages 50-65) in the event of a layoff. Here are the key takeaways from the...

July 3, 2026Bytbgh-jeffInCover Letters, #Shorts, Ask The Big Game Hunter

Is It Better If My Cover Letter Is Informal? #shorts

Should I Write an Informal or Formal Cover Letter?

July 3, 2026Bytbgh-jeffInApplicant Tracking System, Text

Decoding Taleo: How to Beat the Enterprise Filter

Most of the advice you read about Applicant Tracking Systems treats the software as a monolith.

July 3, 2026Bytbgh-jeffIn#Shorts, Ask The Big Game Hunter, LinkedIn

Your Former Employer Won’t Let People Write Recommendations

I hate when companies pull this crap after a layoff. This what to do if they do.

July 2, 2026Bytbgh-jeffInNo BS Job Search Advice, Blog, Text

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