Career changeJan 5, 2026·5 min read
Writing your resume after a layoff
A layoff is a company event, not a verdict on you. Your resume shouldn't carry an apology.
It's not a performance signal
Layoffs hit whole teams and strong performers. Nobody expects an explanation on the resume itself — you simply have an end date like anyone who's moved on.
Keep the wins, not the ending
The work you did is exactly as real as it was the week before. Lead with the accomplishments, quantified, and let the dates be dates.
Update while it's fresh
Capture your metrics and projects now, before access to dashboards and memory fades. The specifics are what make the next resume strong.
Frame at the right level
Confidence reads on the page. Pick a level that's assertive but defensible, and walk into interviews sure of every line — which is what resumania's dial is for.