Getting laid off can feel overwhelming, especially in a challenging job market when the use of artificial intelligence is on the rise. But one software engineer explained in a social media post that a focused approach helped turn a sudden job loss into multiple job offers in a span of just 45 days.In a Reddit post titled "Got multiple offers within 45 days of being laid off. Here's what I did," the engineer detailed how he/she bounced back after being among thousands affected by layoffs at Oracle and eventually secured three offers before accepting a role as an AI Engineer.ALSO READ: “Islam-friendly” gym in Kerala’s Palakkad?Laid Off, But Not DiscouragedThe Redditor revealed that they lost their job at Oracle on March 31 as part of a large round of layoffs. Rather than dwelling on the setback, the person viewed it as a signal to intensify their job search and skill-building efforts."I got laid off by oracle on Mar 31 as with 30k others. Tbh I didn't think much about it. I was like cool, I have to lock in now." The engineer's approach focused on consistent learning, interview preparation and applying to jobs every day.ALSO READ: ThynkTech Pune India closureDaily DSA Practice Became a PriorityOne of the first things they did was dedicate several hours each day to data structures and algorithms (DSA), a key area for technical interviews. "3-4 hours of dsa everyday. Neetcode mostly."Platforms such as NeetCode have become popular among software engineers preparing for coding interviews, particularly at technology companies. The Redditor credited this consistent practice with helping them stay interview-ready throughout their job search.Learning AI Engineering From ScratchAlongside interview preparation, the engineer invested time in understanding one of the fastest-growing areas in tech: AI engineering. They spent around one to two hours daily learning the fundamentals, including transformers and attention mechanisms, while also building practical projects."I learned the basics of AI engineering from scratch along with understanding of transformers and attention. 1-2 hours everyday for around a month and I had 2 projects to showcase after this."The Redditor said they used Claude to structure their learning journey. "Learned using claude. Asked to make a 30 day plan and completed the plan accordingly."By the end of the month, they had two projects that could be showcased during interviews.System Design Preparation Made a DifferenceThe engineer also highlighted the importance of system design preparation, particularly for software development roles. "System design from Hello interview helped. Spent like 2 hours on it everyday. And articles from bytebytego and substack as well."System design has become a major component of technical interviews, especially for candidates seeking mid-level and senior engineering positions.Why Updating Naukri Every Day HelpedJob applications formed another key part of the strategy. The Redditor regularly updated their profile on Naukri and made it clear they were available to join immediately."Updated naukri daily. Put as an immediate joiner. Everyone says this but yeah it does help." Recruiter visibility often increases when profiles remain active and updated frequently.Applying to 10–15 Jobs Every DayRather than relying on a single platform, the engineer cast a wide net across multiple job portals and company websites. "Apply at least 10 - 15 positions daily. Doesn't matter where; careers pages, workday, LinkedIn, wellfound, naukri, indeed etc."Interestingly, they found direct company applications to be particularly effective. "I found career pages the best to apply and naukri to get reached out."The Redditor also received significant recruiter attention through LinkedIn. "Got reached out by around 20 recruiters only through LinkedIn." They added that LinkedIn Premium may have helped improve visibility."LinkedIn premium will help here. Some called and scheduled interviews as well." For many professionals, maintaining an active LinkedIn profile remains one of the most effective ways to attract recruiter outreach during a job search.Curiosity Was the Biggest AdvantageBeyond interview preparation and applications, the engineer believes curiosity played a major role in their success. "Most of all I was curious to learn everyday. I was soaking in knowledge like a sponge."They also admitted that not every study session was perfectly structured. "I get distracted every often by reading some system design articles too deep when not actually needed again, I'm no Saint."From Seven Interviews to Three OffersThe effort eventually paid off. The Redditor began interviewing in early May and continued through mid-May."I started giving interviews from early may till mid May. Interviews with 7 companies. Some I failed and ended up with 3 offers." After evaluating the opportunities, they accepted a position in the AI field."I will be joining as an AI Engineer soon." The engineer later shared additional details about their background: "YOE: 2 Tech stack: java, springboot, go, python, oracle cloud"Key Takeaway for Job SeekersThe post has resonated with many professionals navigating layoffs and uncertain job markets. While every job search is different, the engineer's experience highlights the value of consistency, skill development and persistence.Their final message to fellow job seekers was simple: "TL;DR just keep applying bro good things will happen."For professionals currently between jobs, the story serves as a reminder that a focused routine, continuous learning and steady applications can sometimes turn a difficult situation into a new opportunity. "Situation would be different if instead of oracle it were any lala company," a user commented. To this, the person replied: "Partially I'd agree. But again I was the one who cracked oracle instead of any lala company." (sic)"Congratulations, happy to see an engineer locking in and not dropping his shoulders. Kudos to your temperament," said another.Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. ET.com has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. 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