January layoffs are the highest we’ve seen in years. Competition is heavier. Silence after applications is more common. But here’s what most job seekers, from entry level to C-suite are still getting wrong: You are applying you are not positioning. After reviewing hundreds of resumes and speaking directly with hiring managers and executive decision-makers, I can tell you this: 🔎 The issue is rarely “lack of experience. ”It’s usually: • Weak positioning • Generic resumes • No measurable impact • No direct outreach strategy • Applying where 300+ others already applied Whether you are: • A layoff victim trying to recover quickly • An entry-level candidate struggling to break in • A Manager trying to move up • A Director or CEO exploring your next move The strategy must change at every level. Let me ask you something: 👉 What role are you targeting right now? 👉 How many applications have you sent in the past 30 days? 👉 Are you getting interviews — or silence? Drop your role below and challenges you face below. I’ll respond with one strategic shift you should make immediately. Let’s turn “applying” into “getting interviews.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/layoff-and-hiring-announcements-hit-their-worst-january-levels-since-2009-challenger-says.html Key Points - U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs for the month, up 118% from the same period a year ago and 205% from December 2025. The total marked the highest for any January since 2009. - At the same time, companies announced just 5,306 new hires, also the lowest January since 2009, which is when Challenger, Gray & Christmas began tracking such data.