Tech Career Expert: Why Applying to Jobs No Longer Works

Podcast: Beyond Coding · Patrick Akil

Opublikowano: 2026-06-24

120,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, yet there are 60,000 open roles. Engineers applying are sending out 100 applications for zero replies. Former Reddit, Uber and Disney Plus recruiter Keki Mwaba breaks down why the market broke, why every resume now looks identical, and what gets you hired when yours looks like everyone else's. In this video, we cover: Why 120,000 layoffs and 60,000 open roles don't add upWhy CVs have become too good and it's no longer enoughHow to treat LinkedIn as a platformGetting into companies like OpenAI and AnthropicHow to reach out to people without seeming fake<...