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

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

Update: 2025-08-14
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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


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