Yes. Well, at least the panic is over, and some companies are hiring cautiously.
I got three job inquiries last two days, from recruiters and: I got another request from a startup that I got an offer in October, that week that Sequoia send the RIP presentation.
They had to withdraw the offer, b/c of a hiring freeze mandated by the board. It seems that they are hiring again, and contacted me if I was still available.
I am not, as I found a new job in a same size startup.
Basically, if you are really good, you will be able to find a job. I might take some time, but there is some hiring going on. The only thing is that there is a lot of people laid off, so there is a lot of competition out there, and some interviews will end up like an "american idol" contest, but be patient and don't get discouraged.
In another anecdote, mobile seems to be a field that is still hiring. A friend of mine was laid off in December, but he was able to find contracting work within 3-4 weeks.
I think this recession will probably drive some subpar talent out of the industry, which I think it is a good thing.
I got three job inquiries last two days, from recruiters and: I got another request from a startup that I got an offer in October, that week that Sequoia send the RIP presentation. They had to withdraw the offer, b/c of a hiring freeze mandated by the board. It seems that they are hiring again, and contacted me if I was still available.
I am not, as I found a new job in a same size startup.
Basically, if you are really good, you will be able to find a job. I might take some time, but there is some hiring going on. The only thing is that there is a lot of people laid off, so there is a lot of competition out there, and some interviews will end up like an "american idol" contest, but be patient and don't get discouraged.
In another anecdote, mobile seems to be a field that is still hiring. A friend of mine was laid off in December, but he was able to find contracting work within 3-4 weeks.
I think this recession will probably drive some subpar talent out of the industry, which I think it is a good thing.