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5 Websites with less competition to get tech jobs. Feeling lost in a sea of applicants? There's a better way! This post reveals 5 websites with LESS COMPETITION for your tech skills! 1. WorkinTech.io: Focuses on early-stage startups, often with smaller applicant pools. Stand out: Highlight your passion for innovation and adaptability. 2. Startup.jobs: Exclusively for startup jobs, often with a more relaxed culture. Shine bright: Showcase your ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. 3. Dice.com: Caters to experienced tech roles, so competition can be lower for senior positions. Boost your profile: Emphasize your proven track record and leadership skills. 4. WeWorkRemotely.com: Remote-first tech jobs! Ditch the commute and expand your search. Go global: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant time zones and communication strengths. 5. ClearanceJobs.com: Look for government tech jobs with specific security clearances required. It has less competition because of many requirements needed to get it. Bonus Tip: Personalize your applications for EACH website! Subscribe to my newsletter for more helpful websites and tools like these: https://shorturl.at/dlwyH Let me know in the comments what other job-hunting tips you've tried and it worked, people want to learn from you!

The tech juniors crisis: 700 CVs for 20 jobs. With many more experienced workers in the market due to layoffs and downsizing, the lives of those trying to make their way into the tech industry are becoming much more difficult. Why do companies continue to recruit employees without experience and how can you increase the chances of being accepted?

🤔 Open Source vs. Personal Projects in Software Engineering Hey, #LinkedIn #network! I’m trying to figure out the best way to grow as a Software Engineer and I keep coming back to two main options: diving into open-source projects or focusing on my own personal projects. Each path has its own vibe and challenges, right? I’d really love to get your take on this, especially from those who’ve been in the game for a while — recruiters, developers, and managers: 💡 How do you see someone’s work on open-source projects versus their own projects when you’re looking at potential candidates or team members? 💡What kind of impact do you think each path has on a software engineer's career? Looking forward to reading your stories and advice! It would help me a lot as I think about my next steps. #OpenSource #PersonalProjects #SoftwareDevelopment #CareerAdvice

An ample workforce that is tech savvy is having impact. With Silicon Valley layoffs over the past year, traditional companies that are just now beginning their tech mantra are finding a new labor force that is available to them. We might be seeing an explosion of hiring based economic activity for smaller companies that are looking to implement 10–15 years of technological advancement, and for the very first time, the labor is actually there to do it. This chart is a macro graphic: zooming into states like Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, and Nebraska and various cities throughout the U.S. would further illustrate this fascinating trend.

How to future proof your career in tech. 2024’s been rough on the tech scene. Major layoffs are hitting hard across the US and Europe, and I keep hearing from engineers who've been laid off. It's a mess out there. Here’s a run down of the job cuts Europe and the US (source: Statista): 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: - 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:     - 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲: Cutting 614 roles in California post-electric car project cancellation.     - 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗻: Over 9,000 jobs slashed, affecting various sectors including AWS.     - 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮: Approximately 4,000 technical and non-technical roles eliminated.     - 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: A staggering 19,000 employees laid off, a significant portion within the U.S. - 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲:     - 𝗧𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗮: Laying off 5,000 employees, impacting its operations across the continent.     - 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸: 250 job cuts in Ireland as part of a restructuring move.     - 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗼: Reducing its workforce by nearly 4%, with up to 140 European jobs affected. At a smaller company? This could affect you, too. The laid-off tech workers from big companies have valuable skills and experience that smaller firms are eager to hire, as they normally struggle to compete for this talent. This means an even tighter job market all round. In this environment, your ability to communicate clearly and effectively becomes more than a soft skill. Now more than ever, it’s crucial to not just do your job but to show your value. Here’s how working on your English communication skills can safeguard your career: - 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵: Nail down a concise, compelling way to showcase your impact. Make it clear why you’re not just another cog in the machine. - 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Active listening skills can help you catch subtle cues and respond proactively, positioning you as a thoughtful and indispensable member of your team. - 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘂: Polish those skills for thinking and speaking on the fly—crucial when you need to impress in unexpected moments. - 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Whether you’re leading them or contributing, make your presence count. Don't just sit there. Contribute. - 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿: Use every interaction to reinforce your personal brand. Be memorable for the right reasons. The stark numbers from 2024 underscore a critical reality: while you can’t control market fluctuations or company decisions, you can control how you respond. I help my clients master these vital communication skills 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵, so they can not just survive - but thrive - despite an uncertain job market. If you'd like to do the same,  drop me a DM and we'll have a quick chat. Let me know in the comments: What are you doing to future proof your career? —---------------------------- Follow 🔔 #RyanWiens.    #Communication #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareDevelopment #EffectiveCommunication

I have spoken to some recently laid off people in tech. Here are some of my takeaways from my unemployment in retrospect: 1. Unemployment is a marathon, not a sprint. 2. Even if you need to continue coding and upskilling to gain re-entry, working at least part-time during your unemployment is great to consider, because it can extend your unemployment (you get paid less per week in my state, but get the same income overall within the alotted time frame). 3. This market is heavily tied to the economy overall, relevant to factors such as inflation and interest rates. 4. Despite the certainty and services people will offer you, there is no guarantee you will gain re-employment at the income you were at prior before your situation becomes critically dire. This is a truth not enough people want to admit. 5. In an increasingly competitive market with a barrier to entry that seems to have been raised higher, it does not really matter what your opinions are about networking or going “above and beyond.” If you commit to the minimum effort of applying for the maximum amount of jobs you can find, there is a significant possibility you never stick out, and are doing a great disservice to yourself. … I look forward to seeing where this year will take me. I am working hard to control what I can, but even though I make big and small mistakes along the way, I can at least share lessons learned to those who may be in a similar position as me. I’m not sure that anything I’ve said above could be disproven, but if you still want to discuss it, feel free to share your perspective. I’m sure with your knowledge and experiences, there may be more to gain from than reading the post alone, if you comment below.

I recently shared my thoughts with Tara Deschamps for this BNN Bloomberg article on the current state of the tech industry. As we step into 2024, it's evident that some major tech players, including Google, Amazon, Discord, Instagram, and Duolingo, have already made job cuts. However, I want to emphasize that these cuts don't appear to be reaching the same scale as those we witnessed in 2023. Many companies seem to be streamlining their operations to become more revenue-focused. With advancements in AI and a better understanding of how COVID has shaped our future, these strategic moves to reprioritize make sense. The pandemic led to a surge in tech hiring, but as restrictions eased, we saw the landscape change. Investors tightened their purse strings, and interest rates remained high, forcing tech firms to reassess their strategies. While these layoffs may appear concerning, there's a silver lining for Canadian companies. It's an opportunity to attract top talent that may be more challenging to entice away from larger multinational firms. Canadian innovation has the chance to shine through. At Toast, we've observed a growing demand for talent in data, AI, machine learning, marketing, and sales roles, indicating a positive trajectory in the tech job market. Companies that were cautious in 2023 are now becoming more bullish, and it's an exciting time for the industry. With that, reach out if you want to chat about your hiring plans for FY24. Take a peek at the article here: https://lnkd.in/g9i3FTHa.

Tech companies have been consistently laying off employees since late 2022. As of May 16, some 289 tech companies have laid off 83,749 workers in 2024, according to layoffs.fyi, which tracks job cuts in the tech industry. A total of 262,682 workers in tech lost their jobs in 2023 compared with 164,969 in 2022. The volume of layoffs in 2023 — a total of 1,186 companies — also surpassed 2022, when 1,061 companies in tech laid off workers — and that total was more than in 2020 and 2021 combined. https://lnkd.in/gxrnZfjT