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What’s the best strategy you guys use for job hunting

How Are People Job Hunting in 2026?

The job market keeps changing, but one thing stays the same: everyone is trying to figure out the “best” way to land a role.

Some people apply to 200 jobs.
Some focus only on networking.
Others build in public, post on LinkedIn, contribute to open source, or rely on referrals.

I wanted to understand:

  • What’s actually working for people right now?
  • How many applications does it take?
  • Are resumes still enough?
  • Does personal branding matter?
  • Is networking more powerful than cold applying?

So I’m asking developers, designers, and tech professionals to share their real job-hunting strategies.

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