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Last week, Microsoft dismissed 6,000 employees – 3% of its workforce – bearing the number of technological employees who have already been dismissed in 2025 to almost 60,000 dismissals.Fyi. In a future edition, we will consider the role that AI plays in this area and how software engineers should save against LLM always stimulating. But for now, I want to share my best recommendation if you have been dismissed.
I have just spoken to an intermediate level engineer who was dismissed from a large technological company in London. They were naturally distraught and felt demoralized.
The most effective advice I have is quite simple: You must identify your advantages and use them.
Once you have made a reflection, you will be able to identify a long list of people, resources or opportunities to which you have unique access. The questions to ask you:
- Where do you have a solid network of people who could refer you? (It's probably your former school students from the school.)
- Where did you prove expertise in a competence that could be precious for employers? (For example, being very effective with referencing or incentive.)
- What are the areas that are passionate about before you become cool? (To say that you are passionate about AI does not count because everyone seems passionate about AI these days.)
The “spraying” approach for job applications is not only depressing but also ineffective. Please do not waste your time applying for random work on LinkedIn or even. Instead, follow the model established by people with the most enviable careers: Find positions where you have an “in”.
Too many engineers identify a buzzing business and use standard approaches to try to land a job. At a time when the market is flooded with job seekers, there is too much competition for this to be effective. Instead, work from unique advantages and promising situations.
—Rahul
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