The Story Behind InterviewMan

I was laid off from my job because of Corona. My company had to make budget cuts because of the covid situation and I was one of the people they let go. After that, I stayed unemployed for a long time and couldn't find work. My life stopped, and I felt completely lost. I was even admitted to the hospital while having no income.

After two years, I finally found another job but then I was laid off again, this time because of AI.

Since getting the news, I've been pretty overwhelmed. This was my first proper job after Uni. I went into full application mode tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, the whole lot. I've put in 30+ applications in the last 3–4 days. Some roles are a perfect match, others are more like 80% or 60%, and I'm trying to be realistic by applying to adjacent roles too.

But then I hit a wall I was exhausted, and then I'd feel guilty when I wasn't applying. On top of that, seeing "100+ applicants" on LinkedIn made it feel like I was shouting into the void.

That's when I told myself: I need to stop and understand what's really happening. And that's when an idea came to me one that helped me find another job and move forward with my life. Since then, I've believed this idea should be shared with everyone.