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Championing Career Transitions for Technology Professionals Over 40.
Impactful resumes & LinkedIn optimization. Because the next step in your career should reflect your experience, not be limited by it. https://www.rifresumes.com
We've seen too many people, recenly laid off, targeted by scammers on LinkedIn. Here is what is hapenning and what to look out for www.rifresumes.com/blog/the-hid... #layoffs #techlayoffs #jobsearch
The Hidden Risk Behind LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ Green Banner — RIF Resumes
Why Your LinkedIn ‘Open to Work’ Banner Might Attract Scammers. Should you make your “Open to Work” status visible only to recruiters, or public to everyone? There are pros and cons to both. But late...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Interesting article titled, "The Last Paycheck in America". Very provacative read. What do you think? Is this where we are headed? meidasplus.com/p/the-last-p... #AI #layoffs #tech
The Last Paycheck in America
As Washington burns and Silicon Valley feasts, millions of American workers are being erased; one layoff, one algorithm, one lie at a time.
meidasplus.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Can you be fired for what you say online about Charlie Kirk or other events? Yes. In these days of tech companies getting rid of employees by the thousands. Don't give them a reason. An employment lawyer explains how free speech applies to the workplace www.facebook.com/reel/4162428...
202K views · 5.9K reactions | Can you be fired for what you post online? The general rule is yes. Here’s why, and here’s what we should do about it. | Attorney Ryan
Can you be fired for what you post online? The general rule is yes. Here’s why, and here’s what we should do about it..
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September 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Laid off software engineers - there’s one job you may be skipping over: #CommunityManager roles in developer ecosystems are one of the most overlooked opportunities. Sometimes the best path doesn't have the title you expect. #TechLayoffs #DevRel #techjobs
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The Job Title Developers Are Overlooking That Could Restart Your Tech Career After a Layoff — RIF Resumes
Community Manager roles in developer ecosystems are one of the most overlooked opportunities right now. They’re about connecting with engineers, mentoring, contributing to open source, and staying clo...
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September 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Too many companies are doing layoffs in July. More from Microsoft expected today. Very bad start to summer www.newsweek.com/list-compani...
List of companies laying off employees in July
American consumers are "being a little bit more careful" and looking for promotions and sales, a retail expert told Newsweek.
www.newsweek.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Job Seekers: Beware of scammers out there. Lensa apparently is NOT a legitimate recruiting firm. They will make you pay to see a job post. Most likely collecting and selling your data. LinkedIn desperately needs a company block feature www.linkedin.com/posts/megrei...
June 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Microsoft is reportedly planning more layoffs in July, affecting 1k+ after a 6k+ layoff just last month. Many workers now face a growing culture of fear and uncertainty. This isn’t the future tech should be building. People deserve better. #Microsoft #Layoffs
gamerant.com/microsoft-la...
Microsoft Hit With More Layoffs
Microsoft announces that plans for additional job cuts are on the horizon, marking the company’s third series of layoffs in 2025.
gamerant.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
So much for “learn to code.”
Computer Science now has one of the highest unemployment rates.
Is tech officially dead—or just the hype?
Would you still tell a kid to major in CS?
www.newsweek.com/computer-sci...
A popular college major has one of the highest unemployment rates
"Every kid with a laptop thinks they're the next Zuckerberg, but most can't debug their way out of a paper bag," one expert told Newsweek.
www.newsweek.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tech layoffs aren’t just about AI or overhiring.
A little-known tax change — Section 174 — is making it way more expensive to employ engineers in the U.S.
Microsoft and Meta are citing it as a reason for cuts.

🔗 qz.com/tech-layoffs... #techlayoffs
The hidden time bomb in the tax code that's fueling mass tech layoffs
A decades-old tax rule helped build America's tech economy. A quiet change under Trump helped dismantle it
qz.com
June 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Reposted by RIF Resumes
Mass layoffs at Microsoft under Satya Nadella (2014-2025): 3

Under Steve Ballmer (2000-2014): 1

Under Bill Gates (1975-2000): 0

[I do think Steve Ballmer should probably get more credit than he does]
May 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Microsoft layoffs suck. But it’s not the end — it’s a reset. Your skills, your experience, your WORTH didn’t disappear with the job.
Here’s how to take control of what’s next 💼💪
rifresumes.com/blog/87tj2b2...
#TechLayoffs
Laid Off from Tech? 9 Real-World Steps to Take Now — RIF Resumes
Recently laid off from Microsoft or other Big Tech? This practical guide walks you through what to do next—from mental health to finances to updating your resume. You’re not alone, and you’ve got opti...
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May 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“AI flattens our hiring curve...is rehaping every industry"
CrowdStrike just cut 5% of its workforce—and blames artificial intelligence.
Is this the beginning of mass white-collar displacement?
Are you worried about your job? #AI #Layoffs #FutureOfWork www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/c...
CrowdStrike announces 5% job cuts, says AI is 'reshaping every industry'
CrowdStrike, which has found gains from artificial intelligence in sales, recruiting and other areas, is cutting about 5% of its workforce.
www.cnbc.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Another rejection email for a job you were perfectly qualified for?
It’s frustrating—but often, it’s not about you at all.
Here’s what those “Thanks, but no thanks” emails really mean rifresumes.com/blog/job-rej... #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #RejectionEmails
Job Rejections Aren’t a Reflection of Your Worth: The Hidden Reasons Behind 'No Thanks' Emails — RIF Resumes
Many job rejections have far less to do with your skills and far more to do with what’s happening behind the scenes. Let’s look at the hidden reasons behind those frustrating “thanks but not thanks” e...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Another round of shakeups at Microsoft. Is creating a culture of fear the new management strategy in big tech? Because it’s starting to feel like morale isn’t part of the plan. #Techlayoffs www.financialexpress.com/business/ind...
Microsoft targets ‘low performers’ in a sensational new memo
The development comes mere weeks after the tech giant fired around 2000 employees without severance pay after deeming them as 'underperformers'. Microsoft is also reportedly gearing up for a fresh rou...
www.financialexpress.com
April 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If you're a recruiter, if someone reaches out to you on LinkedIn, don't lose sight of this. Someday you could be in their shoes. Treat every job seeker with respect. 💙📷 #JobSearch #HiringWithHeart #BeKind #CareerSuccess #resume
April 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
With job cuts at top tech companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and more, no job feels 100% secure. 😬💼

Take these 4 key steps while still early in the year to stay prepared. 🚀

Read more 👉 www.rifresumes.com/blog-4-1/nav...
Navigating Uncertainty in the Tech Industry: 4 Steps to Prepare for a Potential Layoff — RIF Resumes
If you work in technology, you're no stranger to the wave of workforce reductions that have swept through the sector in recent years. Companies like Intel, Tesla, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Salesfor...
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April 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Are Big Tech job cuts in 2025 really about downsizing, or are older workers being targeted under the guise of "underperformance"? 🤔🎯

Read more 👉 rifresumes.com/blog-4-1/tec...

#TechLayoffs #Ageism #CareerAdvice
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🔥 Job interview coming up? Don’t go in unprepared! 🔥

This job interview cheat sheet 📝💡 has pro tips to help you crush it. #JobSearch #InterviewTips #CareerGrowth
April 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Two small things that can age your resume (and you):

1️⃣ Using two spaces after a period.
2️⃣ An email with a birth year (e.g., joe1977📧) – it can reveal your age & lead to age bias.
Little details matter! ✅ #ResumeTips #JobSearch #Ageism
March 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Job hunting on LinkedIn? 🎯 Stop competing with 100+ applicants & start applying before the crowd!

This simple trick helps you find jobs posted in the last hour ⏳🚀

Try it now 👉 www.rifresumes.com/blog-4-1/bea...

#JobSearch #LinkedInTips #NowHiring
Beat the Competition: How to Find and Apply for LinkedIn Jobs Before Everyone Else — RIF Resumes
In today’s competitive job market, timing can be just as crucial as qualifications. A job posted on LinkedIn can attract hundreds of applicants within just a few hours, making it critical to apply ear...
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March 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It is brutal out there, but don't let the current job market break your spirit. Remember, we miss 100% of the chances we do not take. #rif #layoffs #jobseek #techlayoffs
March 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Two small things that age on a resume: 1. Using two spaces after a period. 2. Seems obvious, but I see it all the time: having a date in your email address - joe1977@ #resume #rifs #jobsearch
February 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
With what we are seeing in the tech industry with layoffs, RIFs, and reducing headcount of "underperformers" this is more relevant than ever. #techlayoffs #RIF

www.rifresumes.com/blog-4-1/nav...
Navigating Uncertainty in the Tech Industry: 4 Steps to Prepare for a Potential Layoff — RIF Resumes
If you work in technology, you're no stranger to the wave of workforce reductions that have swept through the sector in recent years. Companies like Intel, Tesla, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Salesfor...
www.rifresumes.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM