Discord Link for those that want to talk about how awful everything is: https://discord.gg/zJez7ADdz6

Let me know of any fun (note sarcasm) details that I missed! Here are the articles I used if anyone cares: (will clean up at some point later)

https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs
https://www.adpri.org/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-software-developer/
https://codesubmit.io/blog/the-evolution-of-developer-salaries/
https://forum.freecodecamp.org/t/experts-where-do-you-see-the-software-engineering-job-market-heading-into-2024/656767/8
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210727-the-rise-of-never-ending-job-interviews
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mike-t-conley_jobhunt2021-leadership-servantleadership-activity-6812003946253705217-VF5t/
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20240315-ghost-jobs-digital-job-boards
https://betterprogramming.pub/if-software-engineering-is-in-demand-why-is-it-so-hard-to-get-a-software-engineering-job-c043a964e463
https://technical.ly/professional-development/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs/
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Tech-sector-layoffs-explained-What-you-need-to-know#:~:text=As%20of%20August%202024%2C%20384,to%20be%20the%20most%20visible.
https://www.businessinsider.com/ceos-explain-the-tech-layoffs-mark-zuckeberg-sundar-pichai-2024-2024-6
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/28/1227326215/nearly-25-000-tech-workers-laid-off-in-the-first-weeks-of-2024-whats-going-on
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/declining-demand-software-developers-druit-corp-wdcfe/
https://www.linqto.com/blog/how-is-artificial-intelligence-impacting-the-job-market/
https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/a-new-future-of-work-the-race-to-deploy-ai-and-raise-skills-in-europe-and-beyond

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The job market in 2024 is extremely competitive, with many applicants facing rejections and long application processes. Factors contributing to this include companies searching for 'unicorn' candidates, a saturated market, layoffs, and advancements in AI. Enhancing LinkedIn profiles, optimizing resumes, and considering freelance work are recommended strategies for job seekers. Despite the tough conditions, persistence and adaptation are key.

Job Hunting Madness: Why can't I find a job?

I have been searching for a new role since February 2024, I have interviewed with some really impressive companies but let me tell, they really are looking for Unicorn developers. I have applied to at least 200 jobs since February 2024 up to 2nd September 2024, and have only been through 4 interview processes that have all been 3-4 stages long. The last one was with a bank, and after passing the 3 technical stages, I was informed, they are going with a candidate who has more experience. The other one was a big legal company LN, who put me through technical once again and then told me they are going for a candidate who is more senior. The other was so hectic that the CEO informed me, they could not pin-point why they are not hiring me in exact detail but are going with the other candidate and would like to keep me in their back pocket should they expand… The depressive state after each and every interview, I can not begin to describe. I am lost trying to figure out if I should walk away from Mobile Development and try out cloud, or Cyber security. I have no idea what I am going to do but it is crazy…

;/ one of most of the worst lies in the world is “EVERYONE CAN BE PROGRAMMER”

Same here in switzerland. Got an MSc in AI - was searching for about half a year for a new job last year. No Luck. Was even applying for an internship which was paid waaay below the average for my education, and the work happened to be just my specialisation of my masters, even made a major breakthrough in that specific area. Was probably the most demoralizing, frustrating time in my life. luckily found a job, in which I am not happy. but still better than no job.

Basically I ain’t getting a job :')

Market is over saturated,and companies requesting super employees