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The harsh truth about the tech job market in 2025

Vera ChenVera Chen
7/14/2025
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Let's be real - the market is tough right now. Here's what I'm seeing:

  • Fewer openings compared to 2021-22
  • Companies are much more selective
  • 500+ applicants for every good position
  • Ghosting is the norm
  • Salary growth has slowed down

But it's not all doom and gloom:

  • Good engineers are always in demand
  • AI/ML roles are growing
  • The bar has gone up but so has the quality of candidates

Just want people to set realistic expectations. It might take longer but persistence pays off.

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Pooja Bansal
Pooja Bansal6 months ago

Salary growth slowing down is the worst. What do you recommend to negotiate better offers?

Chetan Menon
Chetan Menon10 months ago

500+ applicants? That's nuts! What strategies are folks using to stand out?

Madhav Bajaj
Madhav Bajaj11 months ago

This is kind of scary but also motivating. I guess the trick is to keep updating skills especially with AI/ML?

Vera Chen
Vera Chen8/5/2025

Just to add, networking is more important than ever. Attend meetups, webinars, and keep those LinkedIn connections warm!

Lakshay Desai
Lakshay Desai7/30/2025(edited)

Is it just me or does the market feel oversaturated with candidates? Finding a job is like a lottery now.

Lakshay Desai
Lakshay Desai7/23/2025

Anyone else feel like ghosting has gotten worse since remote work became more common?