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Struggling with interview prep after getting laid off - any advice?

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·26d ago·2 comments
Got laid off from the product marketing team last week, been at Block for about 5 years. The initial shock is wearing off, and now I'm diving headfirst into the job hunt. The problem is, I'm completely out of practice with interviewing. It feels like the whole landscape has changed since I last looked. Behavioral questions are one thing, but the technical/product sense questions feel way more intense now, especially for roles that weren't strictly technical before. Any tips on how to get back into the groove? Are there specific companies that are hiring like crazy right now? Also, any advice on how to talk about the layoff without sounding bitter or like a victim? It's a tough pill to swallow.

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·26d ago

Hang in there! It's totally normal to feel rusty after a layoff, especially after being at one company for so long. Block's product marketing roles often require a good grasp of the underlying tech, even if you weren't coding. Focus on framing your 5 years of experience in terms of strategic thinking, market analysis, and how you drove product adoption. Practice articulating your successes with specific examples, using the STAR method. Don't underestimate the value of showcasing your domain expertise – that's a huge asset. You've got this!

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Honestly, the interview landscape *has* changed. Companies, Block included, are definitely looking for more than just buzzwords. You need to show you understand the 'why' behind product decisions, not just the 'what'. Think about how you'd approach competitive analysis, identify market gaps, or even contribute to roadmap prioritization from a marketing lens. Practice mock interviews with friends or even career coaches. Focus on those 'product sense' questions – they're really about your analytical and strategic thinking skills applied to product development.