Is it really hard to find a job in this business as they say? Is the job market really that tough? These questions keep popping up in my head, probably from the fear of getting cut mixture with the fact that I’m fed up working it this atmosphere. I would appreciate posts from people who actually hit the job market.
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If you are from the Detroit area, you know that the good time sales lasted too long this time. Cheap mortgage rates, cheap car payments, and give away leases for 24 months. The Big 3 is getting a bit smarter, but mean this time. Prior to 2009, too many Salaried and UAW would never retire. If they did not die, they had to be paid to leave. That is still a problem. You work to make money. For how many of these older employees, we were their family. It really should be 30-35 and out. If you did not save enough then too bad. Once at take your child to work day, a 63 old employee brought his son. The kid was 35 years old and did not have a fing job. The Companies, UAW, and employees are to blame for this to screw up the culture of full time employment. Pilots have to retire at a certain age, and most athletes do not last long. Do not screw with employees, but when it is time to retire, get the hell out the door, then hopefully your kid will not be a 35 basement video game player.
TROY DESIGN Has Been hiring.
I have started looking and am getting interviews. Try to gear your resume towards autonomous vehicles and mobility somehow. Most engineering jobs can apply to autonomous vehicles and mobility frankly and there are a lot of jobs in this area from software and hardware companies trying to get into the space, korean, chinese, and japanese companies, and lots of start ups. Add some keywords to each job and leave off older jobs. Do not show more than 12-15 years of experience. Take all years off of college education.
If you are looking for jobs make sure you update your LinkedIn profile every other day.
This triggers a 'ready to move on' flag on your profile and you'll be coming up at the top of recruiter searches.
I hope this helps.
3 weeks into new job after Ford. Was sorry to leave but had to jump at chance when all the chaos made me look. More competitive but really fun to lose the silos. Be proactive and get your resume out there before needed when if just to be safe. Linked in was my best job finder by far. Hopefully false alarm but better safe than sorry.
It depends, if you are institutionalized Ford then it will be a tough job market. Other companies place no value on knowing ford policies, processes and politics. If you have tangible, portable and current skills then you will find another job. Coworkers from 2008 layoffs who actually did real work and had real skills found another job quickly, admittedly some had to relocate. Those who were institutionalized Fordites became realtors, life coaches, sales clerks, Home Depot employees and car salesmen.
In Break room conversations as of late I have heard many laments from people who wish they had kept their skills relevant and portable.
If you have a diverse background yes. Had multiple offers from companies seeking different parts of my resume. Each job was different from one another.
Things vary based on the skillset and age. Location plays a role too.
If you are in IT, you'll be good. There is a ton of back office openings too. Engineering, not so sure.