From Layoff to 3 Job Offers: How She Beat Imposter Syndrome

Jan 20, 2026

A layoff can shake your confidence but it doesn’t have to define your career.
In this powerful episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with HR leader Candace Jarvis to unpack her journey from an unexpected layoff, through months of self‑doubt and imposter syndrome, to receiving three job offers at once including a surprise promotion to Director of HR.

Candace’s story is honest, vulnerable, and incredibly relatable for anyone who has wrestled with confidence, identity, and navigating a job search in today’s market. We dive into the mindset shifts that mattered, the strategic interview changes that made the difference, and how she ultimately knew which offer was the right one not just any offer.
Whether you’re recalibrating after a layoff or second‑guessing your worth, this episode will remind you that your experience is never lost and your next chapter can be bigger than you ever imagined.

What You’ll Learn
✔️ How Candace navigated the emotional and identity impact of her layoff
✔️ The moment she recognized her imposter syndrome for what it was
✔️ Why refining her intro pitch changed every interview she walked into
✔️ How multiple interviews turned into three job offers simultaneously
✔️ What helped her confidently choose the right role for her next chapter
✔️ How transferring HR expertise across industries can be a strategic advantage
✔️ The value of patience, community, and self‑kindness during a long search

Press play to hear a deeply human story about resilience, confidence, and creating a career that finally fits.