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Re: Experienced engineers are struggling to get hired

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This is a topic thats hard to discuss without macro level data. We don’t know this person’s preferences, location, background, etc.

The trend here is unmistakeable:

https://hnhiring.com/trends

Only one source of course, but I think it's indicative of the state of the overall market.

Re: Experienced engineers are struggling to get hired

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I will admit that a few positions I've applied for have suddenly changed parameters to exclude me, but most of my recent job search difficulty is because all my network is also looking, so getting an anchor in a good place is much more challenging.

But the number of new businesses gobbling up these laid off folks is really crazy. There's been a huge diaspora and in a couple years I'm hoping everyone I know will have really good positions.

Re: Experienced engineers are struggling to get hired

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post #3

This is a topic thats hard to discuss without macro level data. We don’t know this person’s preferences, location, background, etc.

The trend here is unmistakeable: https://hnhiring.com/trends Only one source of course, but I think it's indicative of the state of the overall market.

It's quite a bit slower than the peak in 2022-ish, just from my anecdata

Re: Experienced engineers are struggling to get hired

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post #3

This is a topic thats hard to discuss without macro level data. We don’t know this person’s preferences, location, background, etc.

The trend here is unmistakeable: https://hnhiring.com/trends Only one source of course, but I think it's indicative of the state of the overall market.

I agree and it's not only tech, but other areas as well. It's not easy. Whereas before in many cases hiring mgrs would settle for the top of middling candidates, right now because they have so many good quality candidates to choose from, they are being choosey. I know experienced people who previously would be getting recruited now have to search much longer and also settle for lesser jobs.

Re: Experienced engineers are struggling to get hired

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post #3

This is a topic thats hard to discuss without macro level data. We don’t know this person’s preferences, location, background, etc.

The trend here is unmistakeable: https://hnhiring.com/trends Only one source of course, but I think it's indicative of the state of the overall market.

Thanks, that’s much more helpful than the article.
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