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Company culture can make or break a tech role 🤯 Hiring a great tech candidate requires more than just technical skills ⚒️ It's critical to pay attention to the ability of the candidate to fit into the culture within the organization and to have a shared vision and values. 💭📝 #techhiring #companyculture #techrecruiting 🤓

2024 Tech Layoffs: Google, Sony, and Bumble Among 182 Companies. 📉 Over 15,000 employees were laid off by 182 companies! 🚫👥 A report by Authority Hacker states that 89% of IT Tech Professionals in the US fear job loss 😟 Even small percentage layoffs in tech companies result in thousands losing jobs 💼 Tech companies facing layoffs, impacting job skills! 🛠️ Google, Sony, and Bumble among 182 companies laying off over 15,000 employees Advice on adding artificial intelligence skills to resume amidst the tech Revolution 🤖📝 Multiple companies have laid off over 15,000 employees in the past three months! 🗓️ Over 7,000 employees were laid off globally in December 2023. In January 2024, a huge number of 34,700 employees were laid off, with a decline seen in February. 📉 Tech companies are restructuring their workforce !🔄 Companies initially focused on massive hiring during the pandemic. Restructuring is now necessary to adapt to artificial intelligence. 🧠 182 tech companies laid off over 15,000 employees in February 2024! Sony is laying off 900 employees from its PlayStation unit, affecting 8% of its Global Workforce Bumble is laying off 350 employees, accounting for 30% of its Workforce. AI enables faster skill acquisition and expertise at the fingertips! 💡 AI facilitates faster learning for midcareer individuals AI provides access to expertise and information 📚 Upskill yourself and use AI for the benefit! 📈 Upskilling is important to update your portfolio and learn new skills to stay relevant. Many CEOs recommend using AI to ease your job rather than seeing it as a competition. 🤝 New technology boom expected to bring restructuring!🚀 In the '90s, the introduction of computers changed everything, prompting people to upskill. Similar trend was observed with the emergence of AI, indicating the need for adaptation. 🔄🤖 Don't compete ‎with AI, ‎Collaborate with ‎AI. ‎ IF YOU DON'T BEAT IT MERGE IT. Yenagandula Vinay Babu #techlayoffs #jobloss #artificialintelligence #upskilling #workforcerestructuring #techindustry #careeradvice #jobmarket #technologyboom #adaptation #jobsecurity #dontcompete‎withai‎collaboratewith‎ai‎

What a difference a year makes! Last year at this time, I was reeling from the news that I was one of the 11,000 laid off from Meta’s first round of layoffs. I got up in the wee hours of the morning, read the announcement that today was the day, and sat and waited to see if I would get the dreaded email. I knew I was laid off before the email even came as I watched my system access slowly being stripped away one application at a time. It was the strangest feeling to be so invested in a company because you are passionate about what you do and then have it all taken away with a few keystrokes. I lost a piece of me that day and it’s an experience I will never forget. Just when I thought I had no more tears left to cry, I went with my son to take his highschool graduation pictures. We took this picture while we waited. Here he was, looking towards the future with such optimism and me, barely keeping it together and unsure what the future would hold. It took me 7 months to find a job which equated to more than 150 applications, countless conversations, lots of generic thanks but no thanks replies, and one company that ghosted me after seven interviews and a seven hour assessment, some of which was proctored. The struggle to find a job is real. If you’re a recruiter or hiring manager, please have empathy when you see the green open to work banner. These talented professionals are being transparent, likely are on an emotional rollercoaster, and are simply eager to find their next role. They don’t need someone’s bias getting in the way of their future. I feel very fortunate as there are many of my former #Metamates and others who were laid off and still looking for work. If I can help at all, I am here for you. I can tell you, it does get better! Just take one day at a time. I am a few months in to my role at Pure Storage and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for your next adventure, consider us! https://lnkd.in/g_bhwfqZ #hiring #purestorage #candidateexperience #metalayoffs #layoffs

One of my clients increased her confidence, found a contract role while looking for a full time job and managed to land 2 interviews within a short span of time! When we first started working together she felt hopeless. We had worked together at Meta and after the massive layoffs, she felt like she had reached her highest possible achievement by working at a massive tech company, and felt like everything else would require a step back in her progress. She found it hard to talk about herself and to infuse the very essence that made her, her: her ability to juggle being a full time single mom, a full time employee all the while volunteering with orgs that needed help. After working together however, she was in a position where SHE is in control of her job search journey. Here’s how she did it: 👉 She identified her strengths and her career non-negotiables 👉She learned how to show, not tell, her impact at her previous jobs 👉She got confident in her worth by testing the market through research and informational interviews 👉She learned how to sell in her Unique Value Proposition (AKA her personal brand) 👉She made it a priority to find a full time role that suits HER, even if it takes a while longer, and she ensured that she could do that by supporting herself through contract work Despite the market conditions, using the right strategy you can STILL find a job if you stay consistent. The best part? Watching as her confidence skyrocketed.  She learned the skills necessary to keep pushing her career for herself, AND her daughter. I genuinely cannot wait to see where her career takes her! If you are someone who has struggled with breaking down the steps to finding a new job, and with defining what you’re good at, DM me: “Sledgehammer” 🔨 and together we can break down walls and the glass ceiling too while we’re at it! #careers #networking #personalbrand #jobsearch #recruiting #hiring

Testing one, two, three! Practice running my talk at the TechBBQ Green Garden Stage for tomorrow :) Looking forward to seeing you all there at 12.40 for a good round discussion on the challenges and opportunities of remote hiring 🌍 #globalexpansion #hiring #deel #nordics #internationaltalent

Meta received only 6 applicants in over 3 days for a Senior role! This is what happens when a company loses the trust of people with huge layoffs. Companies that did massive layoffs - - Lost their credibility in just a few weeks - Had difficulty retaining real talents - The workload of existing employees increased and they burnt out affecting the productivity of the company - The cost of hiring increased as people lost their sense of security So, if you are confused too about whether or not to work hard and apply in a big company because you are scared of lay off, Look into these factors to ensure security - - Look into the company's financial stability and recent performance -Consider whether your skills and experience align with the company's needs. A good fit can increase your chances of job security. - Connect with current or former employees on professional networks like LinkedIn to gather insights about the company's culture, stability, and work environment. - Consider smaller organizations or startups that can offer different benefits, such as a more agile work environment and potential for rapid career growth. While Recession can be hard, if you have the right tools, you can navigate it smoothly. DM me- 'CAREER' if you want to get your dream job with your targetted salary.

The job search is broken on both ends. Jobseeker frustration with the hiring process at an all time high. Recruiters overwhelmed with applicants despite 50% not qualified. It’s time for change. Snapplicant is “TikTok for Employment” while earning rewards. Let’s reimagine hiring together 🤝 bit.ly/Snapplicant #jobs #jobsearch #jobmarket #recruiters #layoffs2024 #hiring #tech

Attn: Recruiting and Staffing Founders: Have you determined that it's time to hire your first employee? In this post, I'm going to give you the blueprint for your first employee and it's probably not what you expect. First, toss out the idea of hiring someone for their experience. Don't be fooled thinking that candidates from other recruiting agencies will be able to hit the ground running in your agency. They most likely won't, and if they're coming from a bigger agency, they're probably not suited for the startup grind. Your ideal first employee is part customer service, part operations, part sales - a role that doesn't exist in bigger companies. It's not about the roles they've held: it's about their hunger to learn, adapt, and their unwavering drive to get the job done. Take Meg, for example, our first hire, who was a college student and a food server when she applied to our job. Meg started out sorting time sheets and performing other menial tasks. Fast forward and 7 years later she was the CEO of one of our other businesses, leading it to an exit to Axium International. Today she's Head of APAC at Meta. Had we not taken a chance on someone with no experience, we would have missed out on someone truly phenomenal and who knows, Onstaff may not have achieved the level of success that it did, eventually leading to a $28 million exit to Hall Kinion. TLDR: Traits Trump Experience. When hiring your agency's first employee, look beyond the resume. Seek traits that align with your company culture and values. Experience can be acquired, but passion, adaptability, and a strong work ethic are intrinsic. Not sure if you're ready to hire yet? Scroll to my post from last Thursday for the 3 signs that you may be ready to hire an employee. #RecruitmentAgency #LeadershipJourney #HiringSuccess #CompanyCulture

This….. it’s like it’s on repeat. Please this is not a post to Diminish this person situation. WTH. Is it just a change (recession)? Or was there a ‘run up’? Let’s see who can throw resources at hiring the most people to then let the same amount go…? Leadership? Manipulation? Lives turned upside down. I do believe there were too many recruiters. I believe that the function- role- process became a layered quagmire. But I don’t believe that what is emerging from this changed situation is going to done well. There are a ton of resources that never experienced the evolution of recruiting. They will only build from what ‘they know’. Which was this layered overcomplicated structure. When companies start to rebuild their TA strategies, team, partnership and process. Let’s hope they look at the evolution of the last 20 years - not just the heyday of the last 10. AI will bring change. But it is still about people. At least for the next 10 years — There will always be a human component.