# How Designers Actually Get Hired (After Being Laid Off)

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Podcast: [Design Table Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-table-podcast-7259924)
Published: 2026-04-08T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You lose your job. No warning. Or maybe you felt it coming. Either way… now you’re sitting there thinking: “What the hell do I do next? How do I find a new product design role?!” In this episode of the Design Table Podcast, we discuss what actually happens after getting laid off as a product designer and how to succeed at the job search that follows. We talk about the emotional side of layoffs, what goes through your head in those first few days, and how quickly reality sets in when you realize you need to find your next role. We also get into real strategies that worked for us (we found out the hard way), including how job searching has changed, why job boards aren’t as effective anymore, and how to approach applications in a much more intentional way. This episode is about getting back on your feet and moving forward with a plan. It is a must-listen for any designer who's been part of layoffs or is preparing for their next role. In this episode you’ll learn: 🔸 What goes through your mind after getting laid off 🔸 Why job boards don’t work like they used to 🔸 How the design job market has changed 🔸 The difference between volume and quality applications 🔸 Why tailoring your resume actually matters 🔸 How to manage rejection without burning out ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Getting laid off as a designer 03:00 The emotional aftermath 07:00 Job search strategies then vs now 12:00 Why job boards are less effective 18:00 Volume vs quality applications 24:00 Building a real application strategy Subscribe to The Design Table Podcast https://www.designtablepodcast.com/subscribe More about Tyler and Nick Tyler: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/tyler-white Nick: https://www.designtablepodcast.com/hosts/nick-groeneveld

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