The job market is completely saturated. I’m starting to think it’s time to step out of my comfort zone and send out resumes more broadly. I’m even willing to take the pay cut. The longer any of us wait, the harder it will get. I don’t see indications of recovery, either at Intel or in the job market, coming anytime soon.
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@fd you won’t get a job via LinkedIn … sorry to say , it’s a scam platform full of noise , fake jobs and bots. Best bet is old school approaches , network and recruiters … good luck
@OP you are not alone. Just raided my 401k to not be homeless.
It’s because Intel is on your resume. Down vote all you want… it’s the truth
OP is spot on, hundreds of applications (if not thousands) with no response at all. Jobs post on LinkedIn & within minutes over 100 people have clicked apply. It’s much much worse than anyone thinks it is until you are in it.
Same here. In Ireland.....
Age can be a contributing factor. I was an IC designer in Silicon Valley when I was laid off. I had just turned 60. It took me 1.5 years to get another similar job, and that was 400 miles away. When I was laid off again at 67, I didn't bother looking, I just retired. I'm much happier now.
Stop trolling
@df you say that until you get laid off with thousands of others at the same time and then really can’t find a job. Sometimes it’s best to get ahead of it when the writing is on the wall
I was taught to never leave a job unless you already have your new job lined up. VSP was bait and you have probably burned through that already. There were plenty of people who warned you of this on this site.
I hope you find a new job soon. Use part of your free time to continue learning new skills. Coursera is pretty good. It will show your prospective employers that you didn't just veg on the couch playing video games.
@bw Have housing prices started declining yet or are people moving from the sh-t dumps in California to help support the current market?
Bad in Oregon...4000 jobs and related economy will be disappearing by July
Until some new fabs start operation, things will remaining difficult in semiconductors. Young and bright talent should explore other industries. Semiconductors may be rough until early 2026 at best
It couldn't hurt to look to other industries. Do some informational interviews about working in other industries while at the same time networking. That's where LI can be helpful. It's easier to ask for information than to be asking for a job. If you haven't done informational interviews, look it up.
@bp just curious how bad Oregon has been lately. Thanks.
@a3 Same with Oregon.
Any of you who haven’t looked for a job lately will be shocked. It is the worst I have ever seen. I have friends driving uber now to have some income until something breaks for them. Please don’t think it will be simple to get a similar job. It won’t!
I am in Folsom, CA as well and I have had absolutely no luck finding something that pays well and allows remote work.
As you said time to open up to any location before even that is also saturated.
@ax no AI lol, that was a typo… all*
Yup California is tougher compared to other states. My position has no openings here but I see them in other states. It could be the cheaper salaries or they still hesitant on future. Also nvidia and apple can take 3 or more months to make a decision. I wouldn’t wait on them.
@a4+1
What AI job did you get into?
This always happens. When a company has massive layoffs, the first people laid off find new jobs quickly, the later layoffs end up working at home depot or have to move across the country after searching for two years.
I've seen this happening many times over 60 years. This is what experience teaches you.
When you see your company is failing, run, don't walk - it's the American way.
@ab yep the best advice.."Take down your LinkedIn account .."
LI is utterly useless in finding any job, it has turned into a cess-pool of advertising and useless "pea-cocking" by many people especially Intel folks with their inflated job-titles.
Take down your LinkedIn account and downplay Intel on your resume. Place something between the current date and Intel like a “Contract” or a gig of some sort. I know this from having the same experience you are having. It worked for me. Hope you find something soon. 👍
Don't do broad targeting. Your success rate will be significantly lower, more rejections, more pain will affect your determination.
Domain knowledge is the king. Stick to it, may be touch on 1-2 adjacent areas.
You will likely need to move.
I took VSP in September, took me 4 months to find a new job then, I’d imagine it’s significantly harder now with the economy + number of employees trying to leave Intel at the same time. I’m in Oregon, but focused Al my efforts on finding a job outside of the semiconductor industry. New job is great, so glad I left when I did. Semi industry is trash and you’re going to be competing with thousands of employees from Intel all looking at the same jobs. Expanded your search and look for a new industry. The grass is definitely greener
The California job market is DEAD
@OP Agree in CA. I was based in Folsom but willing to work in bay area. Interviews with Nvidia, Apple, Qualcomm. It has been a month and no response. Their internal recruiters keep saying we will know next week. My son is in silicon valley, data scientist, still has had some No Thank yous.
It would help if you added your location. Some are in better shape then others.