If you can’t find a job right now, you’re not alone …

I knew it will end up like this when the whole "just learn to code bro" trend started.

It’s not just tech, it’s everywhere. The economy is not great. It’s on a national level in every sector aside from healthcare where there are shortages.

I've been a developer for 35 years, I've never had so few (near zero, really) responses to applications.

But employers are asking at least 3yrs of experience for Junior positions.

i literally applied for 800 job posts but always sees the message-Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with your application, but we appreciate your time and interest!!

Almost all American Tech jobs have been outsourced to india, that is why the American citizen cannot find a tech job, even entry level

2000 applications and still jobless.

I got layoff since 2023/01. I applied more then 700 application , and only had 4 interviews. The anxiety of job searching is very very tough... I even tried to commit suicide twice. Luckily my mom stopped me... Just a month ago I finally got a job. I was very fortunate to get selected (The HR told me that they got more than a thousand applications but only 79 made it to the final interview and only selected 28...) It was very very very tough so I truly understood. So here is my advice: 1. Keep studying: We need to put down something we can't control. The only thing we can control is to keep studying 2. Don't over-study: I only study 5 new interview questions, 1 leetcode, 1-hour side project, and 1 chapter of any book per day. You don't want to push yourself so hard, chill a bit. 3. Ignore any negative feedback: People will keep telling you to give up, your parents, your loved one, your friend, etc......Don't listen to them! Keep trying, you just need one lucky time! 4. You can do it: If I can do it, so as you! Never give up!

Hope isn't putting food on my table. I'm going to be out of a place to live soon and I can't afford to eat. I'm ready to clock out of life realistically it's just not worth it anymore.

Older generations basically conditioned us to get into STEM based fields and now that we’re in STEM based fields they don’t wanna hire us😭

No college degree guarantees job security in this era

I graduated in May of 2023 and I still haven't found employment within my field. Things are rough, but I must keep trying and hope for the best. Much luck to all of you out there we will make it.

And then you gotta get past the interview 😅

This market is 2008 again but we're told the economy is great (it's not). Companies don't do layoffs when things are going well they're holding cash reserves.

Honestly companies are not hiring enough people even when they need. There is a scarcity of good senior mentors in the market for junior-mid level developers and companies are not ready to spend money to train and mentor. Senior developers are being overworked and are still pressured that they are not up to the mark.

Honestly at this point the best way to get a job at a tech company is to start competing with it. Seriously. Start working on an app that does ONE thing better than facebook. Keep working on those types of apps and either: 1. They will start making money and you won't need a job, or 2. A company will hire you to do what you did with your app for them. Like real shit, it's either that or retail/warehouse right now. Build like a demon. Know leetcode fundamentals but make building the priority.

from Kenya here. Between 2016-2022 there was a real boom here. software opportunities everywhere. At one time in 2020 I got 3 trials, all at software businesses. Toward the end of 2022 I think the software bubble burst. Here the State is still convincing young kids to get into coding but I personally think the software bubble has burst. In 2023 after looking for a contract for 4 months without luck, I decided to go into motorcycle repair. Basically my journey finds me in a totally different career after about 9 years in the ICT game

I been had this problem 7 years ago when I was fresh out of high school. I applied to a bunch of jobs and struggled to get interviews. These were non tech jobs and it was still tough. Even if the job was doing something simple like mopping floors. Back then people thought I was crazy and not working hard enough filling out enough 100's of applications. The landlord doesn't care if you're having to fill out 1000's of job applications. They want their money for rent for the month.

At this point i get anxiety when theres a message from indeed or my gmail, its usually always with unfortunately, we have decided to move forward.... i still applied to over 30 jobs the other day so you know fingers crossed, just keep going guys what else is there to do?

Im a master student and can‘t even find a job as a working student