[Newsletter] Unfreeze Your Skills for the Hiring Thaw

"While the job market is slow, it's slow-and there's only so much we can do about it. What we can do is keep trying and meet the next hiring surge as prepared as possible, whether that means learning new strategies to tackle those "small" problems or recognizing the quiet value in the skills you already have. What small step could you take to feel a bit more ready for when hiring picks up again? - Maja"

"The Power of Boring Skills (Psychology Today) Your most unexciting skills: consistency, reliability, organization, might just be your strongest advantage. The things you take for granted are often what make you indispensable. 👉 ​Read on​. The Great Hiring Thaw (HR Dive) After a long slowdown, hiring is showing signs of recovery."

Job market conditions remain slow, so proactive preparation matters more than rapid results. Candidates can make steady progress by learning new strategies, solving small problems, and recognizing the quiet value in consistent skills. Addressing minor annoyances and decluttering systems can surface early improvements and reduce friction. Dependable abilities like consistency, reliability, and organization often create real professional advantage. Market indicators show cautious hiring recovery alongside increased competition. Curated resources, guides, and targeted remote listings provide practical next steps and open roles for engineering candidates to pursue while preparing for a future hiring surge.

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