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SWE Job Market Rebounds: How to Stand Out in 2026
Software engineering job openings are up 14% year over year, with Q1 2026 seeing the highest number of open positions since early 2023. However, recruiters are overwhelmed by AI-generated resumes, making it harder for qualified candidates to get noticed. The article advises applying to 3-5 well-matched jobs daily, tailoring resumes truthfully, and using tools like Apollo to engage recruiters meaningfully.
Meridian48 take
The advice is sound but generic; the real insight is that AI is accelerating production, not replacing developers, so skills still matter more than resume tricks.
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