How is it going in the IT/Tech job market in your area?

[lightbulb27]

I hear of layoffs, I hear of hiring. Trump says he got billions... no... trillions of investment. What's going on out there? God only knows whats going on in Europe or Asia... or Mexico... etc..

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[IHaveRespawned]

Knoxville has never been a tech city. It likely never will. The very few opportunities here are being frozen. One company I applied for is headquartered here, and they canceled my interview days before it due to immediate hiring freezes.

I have literally applied for hundreds of roles, not to even get calls for inquiries or interviews. I have attempted to reach out to recruiters that are empty-handed themselves.

I have worked on projects for multi-billion dollar companies. I have approximately 3 years of experience with various companies, some large and some small. I can safely say the tech job market has been decimated, especially for software engineers and general IT.

[lightbulb27]

drive north to columbus ohio area like dublin, marysville, westerville, powell. there, you will find many jobs.

[lightbulb27]

a wise and wealthy man once said to me "don't try to make money... if it's not there".
that's that...

[IHaveRespawned]

I have tried applying for out-of-state roles, but no one is biting. Unless roles are remote, I feel local candidates are first priority. Why spend the money on relocation when there is plenty of local talent and even overseas people who will do the work for a fraction of the price? That has been a huge issue: outsourcing a lot of work to foreigners.

[Sal_Monella]

Then Atlanta and The Research Triangle and Winston Salem are places to go.

[lightbulb27]

I've not been in that environment for a while, so not sure. yes they do outsource push, but were local hiring as well.
consultant companies are a good in-roads to new area or companies. when companies aren't hiring, often they will hire consultants.

[jshm2]

LOL, all jobs are shifting around. That's what happens when you give too much power to corporations.

[exitseven]

I just retired from being a network administrator. I took my resume off the internet and I still get phone calls and emails about jobs.

[Sal_Monella]

IT is learned on the job. Any degree or certification is obsolescent on graduation. Newer, more skilled geeks emerge every day.