"I was laid off in September, just six months into my role as an AI product manager at an ad tech company. Because I'm from India and was on an F-1 optional practical training (OPT) visa, the layoff triggered an immediate 90-day deadline to either find a new job or leave the US. During my last job search in 2024, while finishing a master's degree in management information systems at Carnegie Mellon University, I submitted hundreds of applications before landing an offer."
"After learning I'd been laid off, I took a few days to process the news before diving into my job search. It was a big surprise, as I had recently received a positive performance review. With my visa deadline looming, I knew I couldn't afford to wait long before starting to look. I applied for roles at several top tech companies and a few startups, but the startups that responded weren't willing to sponsor visas."
Aman Goyal was laid off six months into an AI product manager role while on an F-1 OPT visa, which created a 90-day deadline to find new employment or leave the US. His prior job search required hundreds of applications while finishing a master's degree. The 2024 tech market worsened due to widespread layoffs, proposed $100K H-1B salary rule uncertainty, and intense competition for AI roles. He secured an agentic AI associate product manager role at T-Mobile within 60 days. He paused briefly to process the layoff, applied broadly, pursued referrals, tracked hiring managers' emails, and prioritized focused interview preparation.
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