Got laid off from Qualcomm. Multimedia software. 20+ yrs experience. San diego based and open to travel. What are my options ? Which companies are hiring ? Should I prepare for two months and apply ot apply now ? Have 6 months package
Sorry about the lay off. Yeah imo prep for 2-3 months and then apply coz once the interviews start rolling in, they come fast. 2-3 months of just prep and no full time job should take you quite far.
Don’t spend a moment and just get prepared for a month
6 months is quite good. I hope you will find something sooner. Good luck
DM me if you need a referral
Does Salesforce have multimedia positions ?
There is a wide variety of software, but what language/framework are you most familiar with?
C/c++, little Java/python
After I got laid off, I found a job in 2 months. I had to move to SF though. All my interviews were either here or in the South Bay. So if you are open to relocating, I would recommend applying for jobs in the Bay Area. Good luck - I know being laid off as an experienced professional is shocking.
Where were you based ?
Portland, OR. I couldn’t even get a callback there.
Might want to check Adobe in Seattle. Also MSFT is doing a lot of multimedia with Hololens. Jobscan.co is great for resume prep. Join LinkedIn premium so you can message hiring managers directly. It may take a few months. Spend a couple of days processing and reflecting, then don’t wast a moment. When not job hunting, practice skill development or take an online class that will help with career. This will be harder than working full time, and may take longer than you think. Be prepared for that. Good luck to you. DM if I can help.
Thinking about moving to Seattle and super interested in Hololens. Can I DM you for possibly of a referral?
I don’t know anyone on that team wells You might ping others. Sorry.
I don’t have kids - housing is shockingly expensive here and I probably couldn’t afford to have them. Other than the cost of living, I like SF.
DM me for LinkedIn referral.
Was there a division that was laid off or was it based off of age?
Age/title
Sounds about right. Really sorry for your loss. Start preparing. 6 months is enough to find a good place to work at.