I’m curious to hear what the job market feels like on the ground right now, especially for software engineers and other technical roles. Are you seeing more interviews and offers than six months ago, or is hiring still slow?

For people who have recently found a role, what actually helped—referrals, direct outreach, niche expertise, open-source work, or something else? And for those still looking, what has been the most frustrating or surprising part of the process?

It would be helpful if you could include your region, experience level, and role, since the market seems to vary a lot.