Hey friends.
Let's have an honest conversation about landing a tech job in the current market in 2026. The reality is that securing even a first interview now requires far more strategy, preparation, and persistence than it did just a few years ago.
As I wrap up my current freelance work and watch AI systems handle tasks that once required entire teams, I find myself reflecting on the state of the tech industry. One conclusion stands out: the old playbook is broken. The strategies, assumptions, and career rules that worked a few years ago no longer apply in a market defined by constant disruption, evolving technologies, and shifting demand.
You probably know the drill perfectly. You spend hours adjusting your resume to please an ATS algorithm that changes its mind every week. You apply for a web development role and instantly see hundreds of other applicants. If you get lucky you do not even talk to a human. You record yourself for a video bot that evaluates your eye contact and keywords. Eventually an AI decides if you are worthy of a recruiter time. The entire process is wildly inefficient and soul-crushing for everyone involved.
A few of us were just talking about this exact struggle online. Many developers who felt completely secure in their stacks a few years ago are now seeing lower salary offers and massive saturation. The pandemic hiring bubble is gone. Recruiting processes take months just to end in an automated rejection email.
