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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 54 MIN

Landing a Developer Job in a Tough Market | w/ Taylor Desseyn (VP at Torc)

from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

The developer job market is tougher than ever — but it’s not impossible to land your dream role. In this episode, I’m joined by Taylor Desseyn, VP of Global Community at Torc, a talent platform helping top developers connect with companies fast. We dive into: The current state of the tech job market in 2025 Why many developers are struggling to get hired The role of networking and developer communities in job hunting Insider tips for landing a web development or software engineering job quickly What companies really look for when hiring tech talent Whether you’re a junior developer trying to break in or a seasoned engineer facing layoffs, this episode is packed with practical career tips to help you stand out and get hired. Keywords to help you find us: developer jobs, tech hiring, software engineer jobs, web development careers, coding job tips, networking in tech, programming careers, tech layoffs, how to get a job in tech. 🎧 Listen now and start taking control of your career in a tough market. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/landing-a-developer-job-in-a-tough-market-w-taylor-desseyn-vp-at-torc Powered by CodeRabbit - AI Code Reviews: https://coderabbit.link/htmlallthethings Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

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Tech jobs are harder to land than ever — but not impossible. Taylor Desseyn, VP of Global Community at Torc, shares insider tips on breaking into the developer job market, networking like a pro, and standing out in 2025.

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