#WakeUpShakeUp

Make informed career decisions in uncertain times. This winter, we have heard about layoffs, a funding winter, a looming recession, and many many changes in the tech climate. While it may seem like the tech world is volatile and unstable, on the other hand, on Cutshort itself, there are thousands of jobs for tech professionals. There is clearly a dichotomy - from popular media amplifying the layoffs creating an unstable image of the industry, vs the current reality of the job market where it is booming more than ever before. If you are looking for a job or thinking of a change or just curious about how is the market for tech professionals right now, then, look no further. We at Cutshort will be bringing you, the answers to all your questions. In this episode of #WakeUpShakeUp - “Is NOW the right time to switch jobs?” we will be in conversation with a recruiter and a techie so they can give us a holistic perspective of the tech career climate.  In this discussion, we will be enquiring and probing our experts on - What are the different types of job shifts? Where is the itch? Why not stay and see where a job could take you? How does one know that it is time to change jobs? When is the ideal time to make a switch? What are the factors to be considered? Who can you talk to regarding this? And the main question for today - is now the right time? How do they know they’re not taking a risk? The market can be unpredictable - what signs do you need to look for to know if it's okay to put in your papers? Now that we know about job switching in today’s market, what impact does switching jobs have on your career? What to keep in mind?

The job market's oldest stereotype, fed into our minds from our school days is that getting into a college like an IIT is our ONLY way to lead a successful life. In the context of the current landscape where professionals are trying to survive in the #GreatTalentShakeUp, the ways of learning and upskilling have changed tremendously. Your schooling matters. It counts. But, the objective and ways of learning have changed. People are not just looking to collect knowledge. The focus has shifted towards acquiring skills, growing in breadth or depth, and then applying the skills. Also, techies are learning through various sources - YouTube videos, online courses, moonlighting, internships, etc.- to ensure they are the best in the game. Tier 1 or Tier 389472389 - your schooling should not confine you. You can still create a magnificent career journey for yourself.