Be the first one recruiters find
Here's something most laid-off workers don't know: recruiters and staffing firms watch WARN filingsto find available talent before anyone else — that's literally what CanaryWhistle is for. The people who land fastest are the ones who are findable the moment their name hits the market.
Do these three things this week
- Set your LinkedIn to "Open to work" with your exact role titles.
- Get your resume keyword-matched to the roles you want (recruiters search by keyword).
- List the city + role in your headline so location-based searches surface you.
Polish your resume in minutes
A keyword-optimized, recruiter-ready resume dramatically increases the odds you surface in searches.
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BOOKS THAT GET YOU HIRED
What Color Is Your Parachute? (2026)
The classic job-hunt playbook — start here.
Never Split the Difference
Negotiation tactics — priceless for severance & offer talks.
The 2-Hour Job Search
A fast, systematic way to land interviews.
Knock 'em Dead Resumes
Get past the keyword filters recruiters use.
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NAIL THE VIDEO INTERVIEW
1080p Webcam
Look sharp on video interviews.
Clip-on Ring Light
Good lighting beats an expensive camera.
USB Headset with Mic
Clear audio = fewer 'can you repeat that?'
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MAKING A CAREER PIVOT
Cracking the Coding Interview
Still the standard for engineering interviews.
Designing Your Life
Reframe a layoff into a deliberate career pivot.
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