the truth about the tech job market right now

In this video, I break down the tech job market/the impact of layoffs and then share what you can do despite it to land a product manager, engineering, or design offer.
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[@Thecarbonhero]

This is honestly an excellent video - I’ve digested so much job content in the past few months and this is so succinct and clear. I’m 100% pulling the 4VF for my search.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

I really appreciate your comment, thanks so much for watching!

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@devinmehra9607]

Great video Anthony, keep 'em coming!

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Thanks so much!!

[@WorkWonders101]

Great insights!

[@ogcontraband]

Lies H1B is 100% of the reason

[@GRIMJIMTV]

So in other words whoever is most willing to jump through hoops will get the job - yeah fuck that, I'm going back to healthcare

[@reyy568]

Yea not dealing with the bull

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

Absolutely true. Companies are making candidates go through a ridiculous hiring process. Not only that, even if you are very experienced the majority of your applications will not even be seen because whenever you apply the company has to go through 500 or even 1000 applicants before you. This takes months.

[@jessevickey]

Another great video! I added my like midway through 👍 FYI, at the 4:20 mark you have a small typo: talking/taking.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Maybe I wanted to see if you were paying attention 😉 thank you for checking it out!

[@EllGeeLabs]

But you haven't fixed it.@@ProductManagerAnthony

[@arianacrockett]

I have experience as a PMM & Growth Marketing Manager & have made it to the final round interview 43 mf times since April of 2022. This doesn't even include how many times i've made it to the pre-final round & then cut. like 4-9 rounds each, project that takes 3-8 hours per role, and having an average of 3-5 interviews per day.. since APRIL. This market is fucking killing me. im just here to vent bc im just trying to research anything new I don't know.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

I'm very sorry to hear this! That's a ton of of hours dedicated to the search and it's definitely discouraging. Have you ever done sessions with a coach to see if there are any ways to improve your final round interview skills?

[@j_oleksa]

I feel you, Is it really that rough out there?

[@arianacrockett]

@@j_oleksa oh yeah, it’s that rough i’m now at 51 final interviews. same deal.

[@javgroman]

I'm sorry to hear this too - just hang in there, some time it must improve!

[@ogcontraband]

All lies H1B is 100% of the reason this industry is totally ruined.

[@CT-yc4gd]

I managed to clear the trifecta last year and got a couple of offers. Unfortunately, those offers were 16/hr..... I work as a security guard making 22/hr and sadly I just can't take that kind of pay cut for the CHANCE of maybe moving into administration.

[@joshuakaeble7810]

Better off learning to be a plumber. You can go make 200 grand a year working for yourself and do people's shitters ever quit getting clogged? Hell no! Job Security!

[@globalfamily8172]

Sometimes I think the employer is looking for that unicorn, no matter how much experience you have. They may not even know what they need, especially when creating new departments. As for an emergency fund, it can take over 6 months and this hurts when you are 55+ because it eats into your retirement.

[@tercial]

Yeah i felt something off especially as a project manager in IT now i have to figure out what career path i have to do now its immensely frustrating

[@wamwam5410]

Watching from India, this video has some good information! Very helpful thank you very much

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TheJacrespo]

As soon as the money ceased to be "free," implying a zero interest rate, the entire IT circus collapsed. Now, you might have to wait another 10-20 years, if you're lucky, and hope that AI tooling does not screw up your plans.

[@001tolky]

Great video, and I have one question: what if there are intellectual property concerns with revealing the proprietary work you did with a company? I certainly talk in a Loom about my previous work, showing a very few lines of code, but I can't put the work in my portfolio because I want only that company to have the benefit of the work. If that puts me at a disadvantage, so be it. Is there any other way I can finesse that?

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

That’s a bit challenging for sure and depends on whether it’s public and user facing vs internal / system oriented. I would say that if it’s publicly available and usable (anyone can see and use the feature) then it’s worthwhile to highly on a portfolio. But if it’s behind the scenes / logic based, then exclude it. I would definitely err on the side of caution!

[@Its__tk]

Would it be better to include a similar project in the portfolio?

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

@@Its__tk A similar project would be great!

[@timex987987_jj3_studios]

There are only 24 hours in a day. Too bad that most people can't really work on their personal projects or learn new skills, if they don't have the leftover time to do so, outside of commuting, self-care, other chores, errands, and sleep. Heaven forbid one works two jobs.

[@Star-vg7ix]

A majority of tech jobs are being offshored. Americans are left to resort to burger flipping jobs instead.

[@NM-tk4kc]

Im from India & in past 10 years, have been associated with service based firms, consulting & currently product based company. What I observed was US MNCs are either preferring temporary roles or critical roles to be part of their soil & remaining just thrown to Indian offshores GCCs or service based firms. I feel if Americans can put their head down & work hard, there are really better easy opportunities to grab which are difficult for a migrant workers due to visa complications.

[@chandrap8391]

​@NM-tk4kc Bro, before giving Gyan to Americans on what to do.. if we Indians in India don't work hard, we will become irrelevant in another 5 years. Innumerable inventions came from America in the last 20 years and 0 came from India. Don't count on cheap replaceable low quality Indian labor to exist forever l.

[@NM-tk4kc]

@@plumbingphase 🙂

[@ertcode]

This is sadly true.

[@ZoliOnTube]

​@@NM-tk4kcbetter easy opportunities, such as? Within IT?

[@xianzai_ad1928]

About to graduate college as a cs major and math minor. I’m literally so uncomfortable with the future of the economy and my job security in the future

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

There's definitely things you can do to set yourself up for success! 1. Start networking heavily with folks within the tech industry (use your college alumni network). 2. Create a portfolio of projects / case studies that you can send around when you network. 3. Become *amazing* at interviewing/live coding/system design. Practice a ton, out loud, and preferably with a coach. If you dedicate time with the right strategy, I'm confident it'll increase your chances at landing an offer!

[@xianzai_ad1928]

@@ProductManagerAnthony thank you I have some college alum at Google. I have a GitHub I need to practice more on live coding

[@prohibited1125]

​@@ProductManagerAnthonyyeah well if u know how to do the job and u need to make """"networkig""" then there is a saturation. Im not seeing Electrical engineers doing "network" to have a fffckin job man I mean is a job. Im not an artist. Im not asking for a gift.

[@Kahooni]

@@prohibited1125Dont forget the 3+ years of work experience for an entry level position

[@prohibited1125]

@@Kahooni people say " hey do random stuff with random people, go meetups, go communities." COME ON. Thats a way to get a fcckin job or to lost time acting like an idiot ????? I didnt think like i would need to do that sh1t to have a fkin job I mean is a job, the artist people do all that sh1t because of they do art. Im not doing art. The market doesnt need all those programmers, its obvious. Im tired of acting like "do stupid things and maybe u will get a job some day, in 1 year or in 10 years. Or start a business :) if u dont get a job is because of u arent doing enough". COME ON. Stop this circus. No one of us will work in this shitty industry. Its oversaturated even my granma is learning python in her free time. We are a joke as a programmers

[@tonybowen455]

2:10 I find it interesting the nasdaq 100 is up almost 50% for 2023, yet there were a ton of layoffs.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

When a company lays people off, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re doing badly. They may cut employee headcount and it ends up only positively improving their profitability, which the market views favorably. A good reminder that companies are not looking out for their employees; they’re looking out for their shareholders.

[@knowledgehub1956]

stockmarket just a rigged casino / ponzi scheme that does not reflect the reality of how the economy is doing

[@JD-vj4go]

The companies I'm familiar with are laying off in the US and expanding offshore.

[@Divy91311]

Hey Anthony , really nice video! I was wondering if I could help you enhance Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail which will help your video to reach to a wider audience .

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

I'm going to collect unemployment that is better in my state than most states and chill for about 6 months.

[@Star-vg7ix]

Still keep looking for a new job during this time. Lots of companies are cutting people who have more than a few months of "gaps" in their resumes. It's deplorable.

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

@@Star-vg7ix Usually not worth working for those companies. "looking for gaps" in a person's resume is micromanagement 101

[@suds782]

Do upskill with latest tech meanwhile though. Companies always prefer folks with handson experience.. I do a lot of hiring and cannot understand what people do when they cannot talk about a good handson experience ( at work or at home tinkering by themselves )

[@ogcontraband]

The IT job is over for Americans, they might as well have a sign on the door "No Americans". Now with Devin is here this is not a job any more. Ask yourself would a real job like truck driver or nurse have to do any of the ridiculous stuff he says to do? NO

[@parttimeconstruction2933]

Graduated college in may with a CS degree. Cannot, for the life of me, even land an interview anymore. My resume has been looked over by professionals, cover letter has been reviewed, I’ve learned new skills and gotten a few certifications. Nothing seems to help. I don’t get it.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

I’m sorry to hear this - it’s definitely very frustrating. Have you been networking as well? What’s been your strategy so far?

[@Sant270]

Similar story but only had like 4 interviews but no offers. I am still looking.

[@MrNH718]

I'm very curious, do you have a portfolio of good projects? And what kind of networking have you been doing? Most people I've seen say what you're saying have just been clicking apply assuming that their CS degree is an automatic ticket to a 6 figure job.

[@imanolherrero9972]

If you have experience in one area, try to hone in on that. I did an internship from April 2022 - February 2023 using laravel (a php framework) and got a job at a credit union working on their laravel and php backend with very basic frontend. I’m really not the best programmer, but I realized quickly that I do have an opportunity to specialize in something. If a company needs someone with your specialty where they can pay you cheaply (since you’re entry level), it’ll be a lot easier. Good luck

[@tie2tight]

​@@Sant2703 years experience here, only got 4 interviews this year

[@seanwood3221]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌐 *Understanding the Tech Job Market* - Overview of the current state of the tech job market, - Factors contributing to layoffs and reduced hiring, - Shift towards profitability and sustainability in tech companies. 02:58 💼 *Impact on Job Seekers* - Increased competition due to high supply and low demand, - Companies becoming more selective in hiring processes, - Importance of elevating job-seeking skills. 06:12 📄 *Enhancing Job Application Assets* - Crafting effective resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and portfolios, - Leveraging career assets during networking and job applications, - Importance of employee referrals in the hiring process. 09:14 💡 *Excelling in Interviews* - Understanding and preparing for different types of job interviews, - Developing skills to effectively communicate experiences and qualifications, - Navigating the competitive job market through strong interview performance. 11:51 🔄 *Additional Job Market Strategies* - Emphasizing patience and flexibility in job search timelines, - Building expertise in future-facing technologies like AI, - Prioritizing personal finances and building emergency savings for job security. Made with HARPA AI

[@user-yr6xc7gg8q]

This reminds me of the California gold rush

[@chan90s]

Hey, I still don't understand how the hell is the view count for such an awesome info so low. I know atleast 1k+ PPL in my college still playing the volume game. I'll be just paraphrasing this content and posting on LinkedIn

[@jwill7378]

Yeah thisis really good and it is not things I haven't heard before, but I heard them separately. This puts all the things in one place.

[@MisterTutor2010]

@4:19 Skilled at Taking :)

[@lSkillet1]

Hi Anthony, I would like to apply to your catalyst but I am in Canaada... Any chance you can help a fellow canadian? University student finance wanting to transition to PM

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Hey there! I unfortunately am only able to accept students in the United States right now but am actively trying to expand to accept students in other countries!

[@Jaydunnnn]

I recently got into college and I’m still wondering if getting a CS degree is worth it or not. Just from how the job market is right now and what people are saying, it’s becoming more and more discouraging.

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

Congratulations! I would strongly encourage you to get a CS degree. Knowing how to build software is one of the most valuable skills you could have and as companies continue to adopt technology, there will be a strong need for technical team members. There’s currently 131,000 software engineering and 8,600 product openings on LinkedIn so there’s still a bunch of openings.

[@lang6626]

@@ProductManagerAnthonyeven with 5 years experience it’s hard to get interviews

[@ProductManagerAnthony]

@lang6626 What’s been your strategy so far? Have you noticed anything working/not working?

[@N07777]

@@lang6626that's discouraging. why even leave this comment?

[@DiegoSita]

We're on the same situation. Honestly, I'm thinking of giving up.

[@MisterTutor2010]

Biochemist laid off 8 months.

[@ayazbabayev5728]

4:26 And how the F you understand DEEPLY without job experience? You talk like the interviewer doesn't see the difference between someone who's outta bootcamp fakes the experience and someone who actually had that "deep experience".

[@viktorskarlatov8227]

You don't. The market is hard for seniors and near impossible for juniors.

[@seanwood3221]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌅 *Daily Routine and Morning Prep* - Risk consultant's morning routine and commute, - Importance of exercise and organization for a productive day. 01:22 📊 *Understanding Risk Consulting* - Risk consultant's role: assessing business processes, - Identifying control weaknesses and gaps, - Sample testing for operating effectiveness. 03:32 🕙 *Team Meetings and Project Planning* - Morning team huddle and project discussions, - Project planning and task delegation, - Importance of organization and preparation. 05:19 🍽️ *Lunch Break and Networking* - Networking during lunch break with colleagues from other firms, - Returning from lunch to focus on project setup and preparation. 06:40 📝 *End of Day Routine and Time Management* - Importance of completing timesheets and task lists, - Setting priorities for the next day, - Personal habits for work-life balance. Made with HARPA AI/

[@DanielTorres-ko3kg]

Mediocre & Cheap Resources = Essential Resources

[@shazoids]

It’s a total and utter car crash here in the U.K. thanks Tories.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

You think the situation will improve under Starmer? 😅

[@ChicagoJ351]

There are plenty of tech jobs and if you have experience not much has changed, other than ai is a new tool. Interviewing has always been competitive, that’s normal. And the job cuts were mostly because of over hiring during the pandemic. And it was mostly the large tech companies . It’s normal cuts we’re going to happen. The economy is doing well now and all projections are above average hiring accross the tech sector. That’s through 2032. You have to remember that every medium and large company needs tech staff to run their infrastructure, build and manage their applications . That’s not going to change. KZbinrs have realized the cuts are a trending topic, so they are making doom and gloom videos. But, it’s not reality for the most part.

[@teleshyam26]

Really nice video! i was wondering if i could help you edit your videos and make them more engaging as well as create short content out of them.