🚀 Sh*t’s About to Get Real: The Second Wave Is Here

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🌊 What Is the Second Wave?

The Second Wave of tech recruiting refers to the surge of opportunities that opens up after the initial hiring frenzy settles down. Here’s why it happens:
1️⃣ Reneged Offers: Candidates who accepted offers during the first wave often pull out for better options. This leaves teams scrambling to refill those roles.
2️⃣ Missed Targets: Some companies don’t hit their hiring goals in the first wave. Recruiters ramp up again to fill remaining gaps.
3️⃣ Budget Adjustments: As the fiscal year kicks off, teams reevaluate budgets, creating new headcount for positions that didn’t exist earlier.
4️⃣ Delayed Hiring Plans: Not every team hires in Q4. Many wait for Q1 to launch fresh recruitment cycles.

💼 Why the Second Wave Is Good News for You

• Fresh Openings: The roles left behind by reneged candidates need to be filled quickly.

• Smaller Talent Pool: First-wave candidates who landed jobs are now off the market, giving you less competition.

• Flexibility from Recruiters: Companies may be more open to hiring candidates they initially passed on due to tight timelines or urgent needs.

🔑 How to Dominate the Second Wave

1️⃣ Reignite Your Applications: Reapply to roles at companies where you got ghosted during the first wave. Mention your continued interest in their mission.
2️⃣ Cold Outreach Works: Reach out to recruiters directly, citing any relevant updates to your portfolio or experience.
3️⃣ Be Quick: Act fast when you see new openings—companies are now moving faster to fill spots.
4️⃣ Highlight Availability: Make it clear you can start ASAP or adjust your plans to meet their needs.

👾 The Second Wave is your second chance. Missed out in the first round? No sweat. Companies are ready to hire, and you’ve got what it takes. Surf this wave all the way to your dream job.

— The Jobless Team