Hey tech recruiters, what's your perspective on the tech market outlook for 26Q1. Would it get better, worse, or stay the same, and why. Thanks

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Very curious too! Do you think it’s been trending better or worse?!

My impression is that first line support roles will continue to be cut (AI assisted support), and that is also the case for middle management (bigger teams, more responsibility for the individual manager). Other teams that have a "compliancy" role will not see cuts, unless the team has a huge operational demand that can be automated.

For Q1 2026, the tech market will likely stay stable but cautious. Demand for in-demand skills like cloud, AI, and data remains strong, while companies continue watching budgets closely. Competition may stay stiff for saturated roles.

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