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| | | | Alexa, play Rihanna's "Same Ol' Mistakes" on Spotify Another week, another round of layoffs. Following announcements of cuts from Microsoft and Amazon, Spotify is the latest to blame macroeconomic effects. In the media company's case, the layoffs affect 6% of its total employee base, or 600 people. Per CEO Daniel Ek: "I was too ambitious in investing ahead of our revenue growth." Even for pros with highly marketable hard tech skills, losing a job sucks. If you've been affected by Big Tech downsizing, we want to hear from you: How are you processing the news? Are you taking a beat to recover, or diving into the job search? How did company leadership handle it? Any advice for others in the same situation? Reply to this email to share, and thanks. — Technical.ly Managing Editor Julie Zeglen (julie@technical.ly) | | | | | Top Stories | | By A data pro and mentorship experts advises earlier-stage professionals, or anyone looking for a new role: Focus on your critical thinking, communication and project management skills. Read more » By A growing share of companies rely on contract workers, especially in tech. Economic slowdowns typically speed up the trend. Here’s what new research tells us. Read more » By Maryland Tech Council's 2023 Advocacy Summit discussed strategies and opportunities for both. Read more » By The new indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreement, combined with a recent $25 million private placement and the rising attention to cybersecurity, leaves the company's CEO feeling positive about its future. Read more » | Blast from the past UpSurge Baltimore looked at the numbers behind the city's startup ecosystem. It shows concentrations of early-stage companies, and support from institutions. Read more » | Your Job in Tech Search all open jobs and hiring companies Featured Jobs About the Role: As a Senior UI Designer, you will be responsible for crafting and building exceptional visual design systems, patterns, and languages across the Perpay ecosystem. You will work with...Find out more » Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our...Find out more » Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our...Find out more » This Week in Jobs How the latest legislation may free up your career. Read more » SUBSCRIBE to TWIJ Post a Job Get a Job | | | | |
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