2026 survival guide for job seekers in tech
More than 113,000 tech layoffs in 2026. More AI screening. More ghost listings. This guide helps laid-off workers, anxious professionals, and new graduates focus on what still works.
Four practical tracks
Beat ATS filters, identify ghost listings, and adapt your search to AI-heavy hiring funnels.
Plan a realistic transition after layoffs, skill shifts, or AI disruption.
Stay functional under rejection, uncertainty, and financial pressure.
Prepare for AI interviewers, behavioral rounds, and remote hiring loops.
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