ASK HN: WHY AM I SUDDENLY UNEMPLOYABLE? (HACKER NEWS THREAD)

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People with a lot of coding experience and good referrals are suddenly finding it hard to get employed. The job market has been difficult for many job seekers. It appears that companies are looking for very specific skills. The market is much slower than it was between 2020-2022. Several commenters in this thread provide CV and job-searching advice for those struggling to find work.