Why developers can't get jobs right now

It's hard to get a job during one of the most unpredictable economies of the last 10 years. I've been talking to many companies but keep getting rejected. What's the cause? Today we're gonna talk about why it's not such a great time to be looking for a new job.
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[TonyCassara]

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[hughjassol]

Tech just seems like the scariest industry to go into right now.

[adanvivero]

Hi Tony,

I graduated in May of this year and have been applying to countless of jobs hoping to get my foot in the door and just been told I don't have much experience and I feel the older I'm getting, the less appealing I become. I'm still remaining positive and continue to apply and hoping that it gets better for all of us developers.

[adinshhh]

100 apply job, 20+ interview, 0 offer, already 3 month.
I graduate as Diploma in CS, Malaysia - January 2023.
Now still no offer yet. me thinking how to solve the debt.
I dont know what to say anymore, i just feel pathetic can not do anything for my family and cat.

[justin_ooo]

Just lost my job today, dreading having to interview again especially seeing all the layoffs at companies of varying sizes recently. 6 weeks of severance and I don't have much in savings so I feel like I need to start looking asap

[charlieh.]

Hey Tony. You're absolutely right - not much hiring gets done in late Nov and December. Keep networking and applying, but really try to enjoy the holidays. If I was a hiring person in tech - and I used to be - you would be such a no-brainer of a hire. You WILL get a job in the first quarter.

[elcapitan]

it's most definitely getting harder, compared to last year even. this time around, have applied for almost 200 jobs in 2.5 months and have yet to land an offer (quite a lot of interviews and take home assignments and online tests but no cigar yet). also the interview material is NOTHING like a real job yet you have no choice but to go through the interview gauntlet over and over hoping that luck turns up

[brina_larson]

I should have never gone to school for Web development and Design Specialist. I have nothing but disappointment when searching for a job in Wisconsin. I am thinking about going back to school as a Bookkeeping or Accounting Assistant. I am 48 and it is disappointing. I quit my last job due to safety concerns.

[izamalcadosa]

I just got laid off by Google on 12/02. Not even a year there! It sucks!

[roodyg]

I haven’t gotten a single tech interview this year. It’s history for me.

[LufuU]

I appreciate how you address this real life situation. I know your advice is really helping people to lower their anxiety. The captions are OK and probably good for non-native speakers so that could help them. Originally I checked my settings and realized it was from your end.

[VyNguyen-excb]

Thank you so much! Even now in February it is still tough to get a dev job right now!

[jc]

Tony,
Being a Operations Manger at various companies over the decades, what I can share with you is this. The most important skill set you will need to experience and develop is how to find another job when the time comes. This is a skill set that college does not really prepare you for. Unfortunately, you learn this from life experience. It’s a stressful series of lessons, but more importantly essential to survival in the work arena. I’ve have learned that it’s actually a numbers game, just like sales. The more resumes you send out and interviews you attend, the better your chances of getting an offer. I don’t try to put myself in a box either. Meaning, it’s tempting to let your past job experience where you experienced success define your boundaries for consideration of your next job. Think outside the box and don’t be afraid to redefine your boundaries and imagine yourself in other relatable roles to your current experience. With enough exposure to this process, you will become better at interviewing and selling yourself. As stated, this process is relatable to sales in this sense. You have to convince the recruiter that you are the solution to their problems. Remember, companies and jobs come and go for various reasons beyond our control. Be prepared by mastering this skill set not just in the technical sense, but just as importantly the emotional aspect as well. For every “Yes”, there are many-many “No’s”. Don’t get discouraged, get determined and commit. Eventually you will get another offer, it’s just a matter of “when”, not “if”. I truly look forward to the video you will eventually post about your new job!

[megdev]

Hi Tony. I have been struggling to find a job as a software developer since October. I just graduated in May and haven't worked since my temporary summer internship. Thanks for sharing your experience and making me feel less alone.

[rboyd]

Your videos are so insightful, Tony. I’ve changed jobs like twice in my lifetime. I’ve never worked for corporate so this is interesting to see how the hiring process works. It seems exhausting though. I’ve said this in the comments before, but I think you would make a wonderful teacher/professor, so maybe one day you can take that route. Best of luck on your job search. I would love to see an update video on Tortelino. That dog is awesome. Animals bring us such comfort, especially in stressful times😊

[highvibes]

thank you for posting these important insights

[johnt]

Good points. To add as a person that recently was in the process of hiring engineers, I would say the market is super hot for candidates to choose from. A year ago we were lucky to find one or two really quality candidates with experience. In this recent hiring, it was a difficult decision as we had at least 3-4 per position that got shortlisted. What’s changed I think? A lot of more people applying on top of remote work. We are no longer limited by geography and over abundance of qualified people applying for jobs. And 100 percent agree hiring overseas was an issue as we had time differences and cultural issues. Remote work for domestic has really allowed us to have more qualified candidates to choose from. So if you ended up not being hired one of the reasons is not because of your skill set/personality, employers can actually decide on the fit for the specific task they need done versus we better scoop them up before we lose them like before.

[Cheryl-lojp]

thank you for your honesty and vulnerability! what's your thoughts on people who are on dependent passes (eg. not needing H1B visas/not needing sponsorship) getting a job in the US next year?

[rainmabon]

I'm largely new to the industry. I graduated with my degree back in 2021 but I can't seem to get anything due to lack of expierience despite aggressivenly applying for jobs. There is nothing for new people. All the "entry" level positions want 1 year or more previous work expierience. I have gotten a number of interviews but I keep getting passed up. I have no idea what to do I can't possibly get work experience if no one ever gives me a chance. I just feel like quitting...

[ColeEvyx]

I'm in this exact same spot, it feels REALLY bad. It's been since September and I'm like ugh... I'd like to move forward with my life.