How to Write a Resume That Explains a Layoff

Lucas and Luna tackle the uncomfortable but essential task of addressing a layoff on your resume and in interviews. They discuss the 'layoff equation' — a framework that separates macro factors from individual performance — and walk through a concrete example of how to frame a 2025 tech sector layoff without sounding defensive or bitter. The episode covers whether to list the layoff in the resume body or cover letter, how to handle dates when your role was eliminated mid-project, and what to say when a recruiter asks 'why did you leave your last job?' Lucas shares a specific phrasing strategy used by a product manager who landed interviews at three FAANG-adjacent companies within two weeks of being laid off. The hosts also touch on the psychological trap of taking a layoff personally and how to rebuild confidence before the next application. No fluff, no platitudes — just a practical playbook for one of the hardest resume situations. #LayoffResume #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #ResumeTips #InterviewPrep #LayoffEquation #CareerPivot #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #JobSeeker #TechLayoffs #ResumeWriting #CoverLetter #CareerStrategy #WorkforceReduction #JobMarket2026 #LayoffFraming #ResumeRoom Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo