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Week of February 17, 2025
Equipping Tech Professionals to Navigate a Dynamic Job Market
Jess Brock
February 19, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
Est. Tech Sector Unemployment Rate (US): 5.7%
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Major Media Outlets
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
Recent Layoff Notices
Company | Region | # Affected | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Adidas | Global | Up to 500 | 2/1/25 |
Estée Lauder | Global | 5,800–7,000 | 2/1/25 |
BP | Global | 7,700 | 2/1/25 |
Blue Origin | Washington | ~1,000 | 2/1/25 |
Ally | Unspecified | ~500 | 2/1/25 |
Workday | California | 1,750 | 2/1/25 |
Microsoft | Washington | Unspecified | 2/1/25 |
Chevron | Global | ~9,000 | 2/12/25 |
JPMorgan Chase | United States | 1,000 | 2/12/25 |
Salesforce | California | 1,000 | 2/14/25 |
Southwest Airlines | Texas | 1,750 | 2/18/25 |
Starbucks | Unspecified | Unspecified | 3/1/25 |
Sources: State-level WARN Notices*, Major Media Outlets
*The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with more than 100 employees to provide 60-day advance notices for mass layoffs. State laws differ: California applies to employers with 75 or more workers, while New York requires 90-day notices.
Job Market News
Published: February 15, 2025 | The Economic Times
Despite Meta’s 3,000 employee layoffs and Workday’s 1,750 job cuts, economists argue these reductions reflect strategic restructuring rather than industry decline. Layoffs in January 2025 totaled 2,500, a sharp drop from 34,000 in January 2024. Analysts predict hiring will stabilize and shift toward AI and emerging tech roles, with companies like Meta prioritizing recruitment in AI fields. Unemployment in tech remains low (3.4%), and experts anticipate growth as inflation stabilizes 3.
Published: February 13, 2025 | HR Tech Edge
A survey of U.S. hiring managers reveals 92% expect challenges in 2025, including talent shortages (45%) and AI adaptation hurdles (37%). Companies are prioritizing upskilling (48%) and AI-driven recruitment tools to address gaps in cybersecurity, data science, and AI engineering. Extended unemployment is worsening skill erosion, particularly among younger workers, prompting firms to invest in training programs and mentorship 4.
Published: February 14, 2025 | The Verge
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently experienced significant layoffs of its technology team, with around 20 technologists fired. This team was focused on understanding the tech industry's entrance into financial products. The cuts are part of a broader effort initiated by President Donald Trump to reduce the federal workforce, a process now overseen by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Job Openings
Role | Company | Location | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
GE Aerospace | Cincinnati, OH | $110K–150K | |
NIKE, Inc. | Remote | $120K–$267K | |
NIKE, Inc. | Remote | $130K-$180K | |
TEKSystems | Remote | $65/hour | |
Microsoft | Redmond WA | $130K-$200K | |
NVIDIA | Santa Clara, CA | $160K-$280K |
Career Resources
Published: February 16, 2025 | Business Insider
The pandemic has led to increased informality in professional interactions, making it more acceptable to use LinkedIn to assist relatives in their job searches. Experts suggest that being authentic and leveraging personal connections can be beneficial, though it's important to remain honest and mindful of company norms.
Published: February 15, 2025 | Airmeet Blog
This article provides a comprehensive overview of upcoming job fairs hosted by major tech companies in 2025. It highlights the importance of these events for networking and career advancement and offers details on various fairs, including dates, locations, and focus areas.