Laid off since June '25 - Strategy/Intel Pro looking for Remote/Hybrid Roles

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10:36a, 2/7/26
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I'm reaching out to the network because I'm tired of the "online application black hole" and could use some Good Bull.

I was laid off in June 2025 and have since applied to over 400 jobs. I've tried using AI to tailor my resume to job descriptions, but it feels like I'm just shouting into the void. The auto-rejections are instant, and the ghosting is real.

I want to bypass the bots and get back to what I'm good at: helping companies win.

A little about me:
I offer a rare mix of high-level corporate strategy and gritty entrepreneurship. I specialize in Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Planning, having spent years analyzing competitor financials and market data for BCBS of Michigan to drive enterprise-level decisions.

Education:
Master of Science in Marketing Research Michigan State University '21
B.S. in Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences (Minor in Business) Texas A&M University '20

What I'm looking for:
I am seeking roles in Market Insights, Competitive Intelligence, Corporate Strategy, or Benchmarking. I want to help a company of any size identify threats, understand the marketplace, and outshine the competition.

Location:
I am currently based in Michigan. I am looking for Remote or Hybrid opportunities and am more than happy to travel to the office as needed.

If you know of a team that needs a strategist who can hit the ground running, I am happy to send my resume. Message me, and I would be happy to send it.

Thanks and Gig 'em!
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11:08a, 2/7/26
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I was reorg'd in June and decided to take time off. I could also tell the labor market was in the dumpster, even with low unemployment. I think Powell said he considered the market frozen last summer/fall - "no hire, no fire." There is so much business uncertainty right now with AI and the administration, and the silent right-sizing from over-hiring during the labor shortage. Hopefully, 2026 brings more luck, I feel like most companies will only wait so long before they just say, screw it, and say we need to invest in growth as more competition springs up or existing competitors take market share. Have you gotten interviews at least? I have casually applied for about 30-40 roles and gotten only 2 interviews. All cold applications though.
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In reply to 500,000ags • 12:55p, 2/7/26
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I've had nearly 30 interviews. After the initial HR round, the ghosting begins even after I send thank you notes and follow up weeks later. I've made it to the hiring manager round about 10 times, but the result is usually the same: silence. I typically only find out I didn't get the job by checking the application portal myself. In all this time, only two hiring managers have had the courtesy to tell me directly that I wasn't picked. One even recommended me for another role, only for me to be ghosted on that one, too.
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In reply to cmoscow • 3:43p, 2/7/26
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I was attending a webinar last month and people were polled if their group/dept had job reqs open and 65% said yes. Then the group was asked if those roles were actively being filled and 35% said yes. Not sure if that points to some oddness around hiring or concerns if that budget was going away. Very odd thing to ask and then there be such a discrepancy.
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5:33p, 2/7/26
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Yeah, employers do not GASF about people that don't get slotted for a job. I cant wait until the market reverses and everyone tells them to go eff themselves.
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In reply to cmoscow • 6:44p, 2/7/26
cmoscow said:
I've had nearly 30 interviews. After the initial HR round, the ghosting begins even after I send thank you notes and follow up weeks later. I've made it to the hiring manager round about 10 times, but the result is usually the same: silence. I typically only find out I didn't get the job by checking the application portal myself. In all this time, only two hiring managers have had the courtesy to tell me directly that I wasn't picked. One even recommended me for another role, only for me to be ghosted on that one, too.

If you're getting interviews... I'm thinking it may not be your resume that is the roadblock. You might consider honing your interview skills.

If you present me with your resume... I'll opine on it's efficacy. No sales push, just my opinion.

Jim at TA username dot com.
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In reply to JamesPShelley • 8:04p, 2/7/26
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Thanks, Jim. I really appreciate the insight and the offer to review it.

To clarify regarding the interviews, majority of them have been initial HR screens focused almost entirely on logistics (start date, salary expectations, etc.) rather than behavioral or technical questions. In most cases, the HR contact isn't familiar with the depth of the role beyond what's on paper, so I haven't had much chance to discuss the actual substance of the position or my experience before the process stalls.

That said, I would appreciate a second opinion on the resume to see if there's anything I can improve to help bridge that gap. I'll send it over to you shortly.
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10:09p, 2/7/26
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You could be a good fit for an engineering/ architecture consulting firm that is looking to break into a new market in the Midwest. You can study ENR rankings and see which mid-sized companies are growing to focus on them.

It is an ever-changing market with acquisitions, large publicly traded firms, small firms, and ESOPS, so annual strategy revisions are common.
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In reply to cmoscow • 10:03a, 2/8/26
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Your remote/hybrid desires may be holding you back a bit. I can't speak for all industries, but in mine there has been a huge push for return to office. Does this come up in interviews? I think there's a chance that "willing to travel to the office" could be interpreted as "this person will cost us x more in recurring travel expenses plus won't be as tightly integrated with the team."
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In reply to akaggie05 • 2:17p, 2/8/26
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That is a fair observation, and I appreciate the perspective. It does come up in interviews, and I am always transparent that I have nothing against being in the officein my previous role here in Michigan, I was in 3-4 days a week.

The 'Remote/Hybrid' preference right now is less about lifestyle and more about financial reality. After 8 months of unemployment, savings run dry. Relocating without a secured income (and without the relocation packages) presents a financial risk I simply can't take right now. I am trying to avoid going further into debt or facing bankruptcy just to make a move happen before a job is secured.

My goal with remote/hybrid is to use it as a bridge: it allows me to start working and secure a stable income so I can eventually move or manage travel costs. We usually don't get far enough in the interview process to discuss who pays for travel, but if it came down to it, I would cover that out of pocket knowing I had a salary coming in. I just need the offer first.
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In reply to tamc91 • 2:19p, 2/8/26
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This is a fantastic idea, thank you! I hadn't looked deep into the engineering/architecture space yet. I will definitely dig into the ENR rankings to spot those mid-sized firms looking to break into the Midwest.

Really appreciate the lead and the advice on where to look!
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In reply to cmoscow • 3:48p, 2/8/26
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Just tell them you're open to relocation during the interviews and see if you start to get further along in the process. Once you've set the hook, then you can negotiate a relo package and/or sign-on bonus.
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4:33p, 2/8/26
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I'd go for hybrid and full-time in-office roles in any major city and say, I'm already planning a move to that city when asked, which is why you are so interested.
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In reply to JamesPShelley • 8:48p, 2/8/26
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I would echo this sentiment. Please take this as constructive and with a grain of salt as I'm basing it off one post but if your interview is like your post, you may be coming across as too strong of a personality and little over inflated ego.

I read your post as if you're seasoned executive with a massive amount of experience in leadership and driving change. And then saw you have 4 years of experience (at best) and immediately thought very differently of you. Don't get me wrong, you have to learn to toot your own horn, but do it honestly because if you start to ahead of yourself, as an actual corporate leader, it's obvious and I no longer trust you.
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9:24p, 2/8/26
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I'd also add that some MBB firms are not promoting on the same timelines and a higher percentage of them are leaving for industry at a time when industry hiring is slowing. Corporate Strategy, S&O, and BizOps roles are going to be littered with those candidates.
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In reply to cmoscow • 6:47a, 2/9/26
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Are you open to staying in the healthcare space - broadly speaking? Also, would you be open to a more product strategy focus?

I work for a benefits technology firm and have conversations with a number of carrier and technology partners pretty regularly. I don't know of anything off the top of my head, but I can put out some feelers and keep my eyes and ears open.
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In reply to akaggie05 • 8:46a, 2/9/26
akaggie05 said:
Your remote/hybrid desires may be holding you back a bit. I can't speak for all industries, but in mine there has been a huge push for return to office. Does this come up in interviews? I think there's a chance that "willing to travel to the office" could be interpreted as "this person will cost us x more in recurring travel expenses plus won't be as tightly integrated with the team."

This + the OP's location are 100% holding them back. Im guessing there arent many local jobs where the OP is located in Michigan, and remote roles are super competitive to land. Each remote role gets 1000+ applications.

OP, you might want to put open to relocation on your resume when applying to jobs in other cities. Not much advice for you other than be one of the first to apply after a job is posted, reach out to your network, and mass apply. It took me about 600+ applications to land a remote offer a few years ago when I was in the job market. I was mass applying to brand new job postings in the morning, during lunch, and in the evening.
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In reply to Texag5324 • 9:44a, 2/9/26
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I previously had the same strategy using Indeed. Unlike LinkedIn, they wouldn't call a job posting new unless it was updated on the Company's Careers page. I don't think Indeed operates like that any longer. Mind sharing what platform you were using?
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In reply to 500,000ags • 11:13a, 2/9/26
500,000ags said:
I previously had the same strategy using Indeed. Unlike LinkedIn, they wouldn't call a job posting new unless it was updated on the Company's Careers page. I don't think Indeed operates like that any longer. Mind sharing what platform you were using?


Indeed and LinkedIn.
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