The latest U.S. jobs report did something we haven’t seen in a while: the overall labor market lost jobs, but tech kept hiring. In July, the U.S. posted a net loss of about 23,000 jobs. At the same time, technology employers quietly moved in the opposite direction, adding headcount and opening new roles. If you work in or around tech, that split story matters a lot more than the headline number. Why tech is adding jobs when others are pulling back Tech has become less of a si

If you’re job hunting right now, you’ve probably seen the headlines: “Millions of open jobs.” Then you send out dozens of applications… and hear crickets. On paper, this market should be incredible for candidates. Unemployment is relatively low, job openings are high, and companies keep talking about a “talent shortage.” Yet a lot of qualified people still can’t get hired, and many employers still can’t fill roles. That disconnect is exactly what this moment in the American j

Seeing headlines about AI-driven layoffs on Monday… and then hearing that companies are “planning to hire more” on Tuesday? You’re not imagining things. The job market really is sending mixed signals right now. On one side, you’ve got roles getting cut or reshaped because of automation and AI tools. On the other, many U.S. companies are openly signaling plans to expand headcount. If that feels contradictory, you’re exactly where a lot of job seekers and hiring managers are to