Toni Sykes's layoff led to negative perceptions during job interviews, highlighting an unspoken bias against candidates who have lost their jobs recently due to industry downturns.
Despite being a high performer, Sykes realized that mentioning her layoff changed the dynamics in interviews, causing hiring managers to abruptly lose interest in her candidacy.
Corporate recruiters note that the bias against laid-off applicants may exacerbate the already difficult job search experience for workers in California's tech industry.
The tech industry has faced significant layoffs, leaving many skilled professionals feeling dehumanized in the job application process, as described by interviewees like Sykes.
Collection
[
|
...
]