We laid him off. Then we hired him back

What this means for your job search: Prepare for a volatile tech job market where layoffs are common, but know that companies frequently rehire past employees. Focus on building strong professional relationships and continuously developing marketable skills, as these are your best long-term assets. When we rehired Jonathan at Syndio, he logged back in and found our cold, corporate restructuring announcement still sitting in his inbox. Gut punch.