Job Hunting in Tech

Does anyone feel like Al is being touted as a solution for everything, but it just makes their job harder? Need a resumé? AI. Need to prepare for an interview? AI. Need to negotiate an offer? AI. Need… more

A resume becomes far more authentic when it highlights measurable results instead of generic responsibilities. I have noticed that tailoring bullet points around real accomplishments and aligning them… more

I’m a web developer being asked to move into presales after 5 years expanding into branding, marketing, sales support, graphic design, social media, content writing, and video editing. I’m not replaci… more

I’ve been thinking about pivoting into cybersecurity because everyone says it’s growing, but I’m not sure how realistic that is without prior IT experience. Has anyone here successfully made that tran… more

I have been seeing some posts on job search boards where there appears to be positions available. But when I go to the company websites and look under their Careers page, they state there are no open … more

How do you handle references when your previous boss was a total nightmare? I’m terrified to give references because my last manager is a micromanager who hates that I left. Even though I did great wo… more

5 years of experience in Amazon looking for new opportunities. Recommendation on staying as a general SWE in big tech or go for AI start-ups?

If you tend to customize your cover letter and resume, here’s a tip that has helped me many, many times. Put a place marker above the sections that you plan to customize and highlight the place marker in a different color! T… more

One thing the tech hiring process rarely reveals is what the actual day to day work feels like. I have accepted roles that looked perfect on paper, only to discover later that the pace, management sty… more

I applied for a customer success role at a software company and they asked me to do a multi step assessment before even scheduling an interview. Is this normal now? Some of these hiring processes feel… more

Hi All,

I’m actively seeking new opportunities in Application Security / Offensive Security.

I have 5+ years of experience in Application Security, VAPT, secure code review, penetration testing, and DevSecOps across enterprise… more

With all these laid off h1bs heading home soon, do you see tech job market getting better even though h1bs will prefer h1bs over us?

I'm tired, depressed and exhausted from the continuous search for Junior job position. Parents are getting old and I feel like I'm dragging them down instead of supporting them. For the past y… more

Is Owner Mindset just code for unpaid overtime? I’ve worked for three founder-led startups and every single one involved being texted at 11 PM on a Sunday about a font change. I don’t want to own your… more

Hello everyone,

I recently graduated my masters in computer science and have done 4 internships in AI field and have been applying for AI/ML jobs for a month but have not managed to land a single inte… more

How do you negotiate when you're changing industries and don't have a clear read on what you should be making? My friend is moving from a contract agency to in-house and the salary ranges she … more

I am interested in corporate counsel roles at Amazon in Seattle. I practiced for a few years out of law school doing pro/low bono cases. Then did policy work for 10 years while having kids. I'm no… more

Hi, my husband and I own a vacation rental business and we’re currently looking for help reviewing, cleaning up, and organizing our QuickBooks bookkeeping. We’ve had some issues from previous bookkeep… more

For individuals who have been navigating the job market for more than six months, especially those with significant responsibilities such as a mortgage, how do you manage to keep going?

Have you ever realized that you are great at passing interviews but terrible at choosing the right company? I started noticing a pattern where I could get hired into tech roles quickly, perform well e… more

One thing remote work has taught me is that organization and communication are everything. Tools like Google Calendar, Notion, Slack, Trello, Zoom, and CRM platforms have helped me improve workflow, c… more

Hello, I have an interview for the AI Manager role at EY, do you guys have any pointers about the interview and where to focus. Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I have a strong feeling that the company I'm interviewing with leaves room for negotiation in their initial offers. The problem is that the entire negotiation process gives me massive anxiety, so … more

I just had an pre-screening interview with recruiter, I see the same job posted by an employee of the company on LinkedIn, I have 2 mutual connections.. should I message him directly and talk about th… more

Sometimes I wonder why recruiters still can’t find my profile on Indeed or Glassdoor even after updating everything. 😅

Strong experience, updated resume, active applications… but visibility in today’s market feel… more

Job hunting in tech feels really slow right now, even for senior engineers.

Too many applications, long interview processes, and delayed responses. Still trying to stay consistent and positive.

Hopefully better opp… more

Listing a salary range of $80k to $240k is not transparency. I applied for a role with that exact range, and when I asked for the midpoint, they said the $240k was only for a candidate who hits 110% o… more

Hi,

I'm currently trying to transition into the Tech sales space from my previous ventures in the automotive world, Ive worked a number of jobs in the field from Mechanic to Service advising and a… more

How do you feel about Networking Events? I have been to quite a few in the past couple years but nothing has ever materialized in a positive direction. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or m… more

Experience is one thing along with knowledge is key, but over the past 5 years plus it seems companies want a one man show. (Especially small to medium ones).
I know my limitations and skill set but that doesn’t… more

I know this Market is insane, but two weeks ago, when I first reentered the job market, I was able to secure 4 interviews, these past 2 weeks I have zero. I'm grateful for the 4, even though none … more

Have you ever inherited a team that completely changed your perspective on leadership? I spent the last year dealing with constant resistance, difficult conversations, and rebuilding accountability fr… more

"Zimmer Biomet's leadership is in freefall — and the board's silence is deafening."

Since the new CEO took over in 2023, Zimmer Biomet has destroyed over $8 billion in market cap. The stock… more

A few things that I noticed about the job market for Tech in 2026:

1. Majority of the companies are ghosting the applicant.
2. Companies reject applicants 30 to 60 days later.
3. Companies are using AI ATS to screen every applicant f… more