Let me be honest with you about what is actually happening in the 2026 job market.

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1. AnonymousMarch 25,2026 at 5:17PM UTC

   Awesome insight into our very confusing market. Thank you.

   People who think they are doing something effective by applying to 500 jobs a month need to understand the market. Burnout is real but it doesn't have to be.

2. AnonymousMarch 27,2026 at 2:17PM UTC

   Linkedin is a tool, not a joke. If you think of it, not as social media, but as a means to make your profile better, you will probably benefit from it.

   Look at other profiles similar to yours and see what they say that makes their profiles pop. Copy what you find if it serves you. Add people to your network of followers because you gain their followers when they are associated with you. It's all about how well you present yourself and what you have to offer. So, offer it as well as you can and get better at it. Position yourself in the company of successful people and it actually does rub off!

   Take your profile or resume and drop it into CHATGPT and ask CHATGPT how to make yours better. Updating is key and there is always room for improvement. Showcase your skills to get ahead. You want to be seen and you want your skills to be readable. You just have to recognize what you're seeing and look at it as an opportunity to propel you to where you want to go.

   Look at LinkedIn as a networking opportunity. The sky is the limit as to how many people see what you put out there and beat down your door to work with you. Me and my colleagues use LinkedIn exclusively. I can personally testify that I have gotten hired as a consultant, and also work in related salaried positions in the last 15 years through LinkedIn. Headhunters I never would have otherwise been affiliated with have singled me out for several six-figured positions. I can honestly say that my life changed when I joined LinkedIn. And I don't work for LinkedIn, either. Good luck in the future. ...and I didn't need to join premium for the results I have.

3. AnonymousMarch 27,2026 at 6:25PM UTC

   The job market is tough. There seems to be so many people, who are unemployed and desperately needing a good paying job. What puzzles me ......is how ghosting is becoming the norm. I reached out to a connection on LinkedIn about a "return to work program" her company was sponsoring. She was kind enough to respond and told me, that she would connect me with the person in that specific program.

   The person "Ramona" reached out and scheduled a video call within one week. Ramona seemed kind, did a mini interview and left me feeling optimistic. I explained that I already applied to the program, back in December, but no one reached out to me. Ramona said that, she would forward my resume to a few departments because I was that qualified. She stated she would get back to me that week. Days, weeks have passed. I followed up with her in an email.......................no response. Wow! Then I circled back to my LinkedIn contact, because I thought maybe Ramona was out or maybe no longer worked there..............once again crickets. This was so disheartening and unprofessional. This same company has a habit of not responding to job applications. Okay .......so I learned my lesson...........this company just isn't for me. I just don't understand why people can't be professional and follow up timely. To ignore someone is just ridiculous.

4. Barbara M.March 28,2026 at 2:27PM UTC

   Thank you for sharing this. There’s a lot of valuable insight here. I’d like to add is that while soft skills and AI literacy are becoming factors that set candidates apart, hard skills are still the foundation that get you in the door and establish credibility especially in technical or regulated environments. To me, what seems to separate top candidates now is the ability to layer those skills, strong technical applications for example, paired with clear, results oriented communication of impact. In other words candidates aren’t just saying what they did, they’re connecting it to outcomes, accuracy, and value for the role.

   I’m curious how you’re seeing employers weigh that balance right now, between demonstrated technical skill and overall positioning? By positioning, I mean how candidates present their experience so employers quickly understand their value and fit.

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