<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> <description>Discover top remote IT jobs from leading tech companies. Search software development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and tech leadership positions. Apply to work-from-home tech jobs today.</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:07:51 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Remote IT Jobs | Find Remote Tech Jobs Worldwide</title> <url>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, RemoteITJobs.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[The AI Paradox: How Word Nerds Are Becoming Tech's Hottest Commodity]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/the-ai-paradox-how-word-nerds-are-becoming-techs-hottest-commodity</link> <guid>the-ai-paradox-how-word-nerds-are-becoming-techs-hottest-commodity</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:15:15 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI* ### The Surprising Hiring Boom Andreessen Horowitz launched its New Media team last year to help founders learn what they "need to win the narrative battle online." Adobe is looking for an **"AI evangelist"** to lead the company's "artificial intelligence storytelling." Netflix recently posted a director of product and technology communications role with a salary range of up to **$775,000**. Microsoft began publishing a print magazine, Signal, last year, calling it an "antidote to the ephemeral nature of digital." Anthropic tripled the size of its communications team last year, growing to about 80 people and is still hiring five more, each offering salaries of around **$200,000 or higher**. OpenAI has several open communications jobs boasting salary listings of more than **$400,000**. The average director of communications in the US makes $106,000, according to Indeed. ### The Irony of AI-Generated Content Three years after the mainstream adoption of ChatGPT, results have been mixed: Within tech firms, **vibe coding** is nixing the need for entry-level software developers, while some workers across industries are foisting rapidly generated, verbose, and **sloppy AI nonsense** onto their colleagues, leading to wasted time and a breakdown of trust. Even Sam Altman said last year that people have started to affect a sort of AI accent when speaking, and now some social platform discourse "feels very fake." Amid all chatter about gen AI taking jobs, the ease with which gen AI spits out content has ironically revved the demand for **human communicators**. Because AI generates so much content, "you would think that actually the job of the comms person or the storyteller would be fewer and farther between," says Gab Ferree, founder of Off the Record, a community for communications professionals, and former vice president of global communications at Bumble. But that's not what's happening. Tech companies are hiring writers, editors, chief communications officers who work closely with CEOs, and so-called **"storytellers."** The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the percentage of job postings on LinkedIn mentioning "storyteller" doubled between 2024 to 2025. In a competitive industry where startups fight to survive and Big Tech rivals campaign for market dominance, a good story is a selling point. One theory behind the push, Ferree says, is "there's just so much garbage out there that people want to pay a premium for someone who can claim that they can cut through the noise." ### The Evolution of Communications Roles The trend of storytelling and lucrative comms jobs has been "percolating for a while," says Jenna Birch, founder of SISU, a communications consultancy for startups and VCs. As Silicon Valley's influence ballooned over the past two decades, tech companies could offer staggering salaries just as more newspapers were bleeding more and more writers. Content marketing became popular, and building a company's brand on social media and surfacing blog posts in Google search results became essential. More recently, the role of the comms pro has continued to expand, as they have to understand large language models, company blogs, how to craft a larger narrative to set a company apart from competitors, and how to write in a CEO's voice on LinkedIn and Substack. The number of chief communication officer roles that encompass not just traditional comms duties but also take on another responsibility, like marketing or human resources, at Fortune 1000 companies grew from 90 in 2019 to 169 in 2024, according to a report from the Observatory on Corporate Reputation. The median pay for a CCO at a Fortune 500 company is now between **$400,000 and $450,000**, a $50,000 jump from 2023, according to a survey from consultant firm Korn Ferry. > "If everyone's a writer, then nobody's a writer, and I think it's very evident right now." > — Cristin Culver, founder of Common Thread Communications As the job changes and demand for narrative communications and storytellers rises, the number of communications experts able to work under rapidly evolving conditions and with a wide remit may be small, comms experts tell me, leading companies to offer hefty compensation packages in war for the best talent. A similar trend is unfolding among the few people who are **AI experts**, driving tech companies to offer astounding salaries to poach top talent from rival firms. While not of the same nine-figure caliber, in their own right, creatives are becoming "the high value person in tech now," Birch says. ### The Shift from Coding to Communication For much of the tech boom, that high-value person was a software developer. Universities and coding bootcamps rushed to fill employment gaps and train up the next generation of tech workers. Young people were told coding would be a path to a lucrative, stable career. As of 2023, the most recent year the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released data for, computer science recent graduates faced an unemployment rate of **6.1%**, while communications majors' unemployment rate sat at **4.5%**. The number of open job posts for software engineers dropped by more than 60,000 between 2023 and late 2025, according to data from CompTIA, a nonprofit trade association for the US IT industry. The best defense against automation, some argue, will be a **liberal arts degree**. Words might be easy to generate with AI, but good writing isn't ready for automation. "If everyone's a writer, then nobody's a writer, and I think it's very evident right now," says Cristin Culver, founder of communications firm Common Thread Communications. LinkedIn is full of posts written by AI in a similar style that makes eyes glaze over as they scroll. "I think AI is both aiding and making storytelling much harder," Culver says. "Ironically in this era of AI, some of the most poignant storytelling belongs to the people who've realized that everything is sloppified and they've pivoted to very tactical storytelling." ### Case Studies: Anthropic and Beyond Anthropic has been leaning heavily into that tactical, and tactile, storytelling. In the fall, the company created a pop-up Claude Cafe in New York to position the chatbot as a thinking and problem solving partner, marketing the space as one for showing up in person, connecting, and being surrounded by books and magazines over screens (although the company has also destroyed and scanned millions of books to train Claude, which a judge ruled last year was not a copyright violation). "Claude is definitely a prominent team member for everyone, but comms people are sort of like BS detectors," Sasha de Marigny previously told Axios last May, months before she was promoted from head of communications to become the company's first CCO. "Critical thinking is still a huge comparative advantage for humans. I'm looking for excellent strategists — people who understand the new world order and know how to develop holistic plans to cut through to the audiences we care about." Anthropic declined to speak more about its comms strategy for this story. "It's a golden age for people who really enjoy the craft of communications," says Steve Clayton, CCO of Cisco, who formerly worked at Microsoft and launched the company's print publication. When he first tried ChatGPT, Clayton says he worried his career was done. He's since become an AI optimist, seeing gen AI as a tool and opportunity for communicators and so-called storytellers to stand out with content that feels authentic content projects that strike people. "In an environment where nobody's sat at their desk today saying: God, I wish I had more email, or I wish I had more websites I could visit, or I wish I had more podcasts — the challenge is, how do you create something that is worthy of people's time and worthy of their attention?" Jobs where brands build out their own newsrooms are "going to be one of the last places where AI is replacing writers," says Noah Greenberg, CEO of Stacker, a content distribution company. Unlike traditional media, which relies on clicks, advertising, and subscription to make money off a constant stream of content, "when brands are investing in the strategy, they're not thinking about: 'Do I break even on an individual piece of content?' They're thinking about: 'How do I create five or 10 really incredible stories every month that get our story out there, that prove and turn us into the authority as a respected party in this space?'" ### The Future of AI and Human Creativity As with coding and image generation, LLMs are likely to keep getting better. LLMs may write with more voice or sound more human eventually. But the chatbots and agents don't think. They generate creative content without cycling through a creative process. A 2025 Columbia Business School study found LLMs have a bias for "Option A," preferring the first choice when given a list and asked to pick. For people working in comms, AI might be more friend than initially imagined foe — at least because it makes their work stand out.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>ai</category> <category>storytelling</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>communications</category> <category>career</category> <enclosure url="https://i.insider.com/697cf550a645d11881885825?width=1200&format=jpeg" length="0" type="image//697cf550a645d11881885825"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[AI vs. Finance Jobs: Will Des Moines Survive the Automation Wave?]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/ai-vs-finance-jobs-will-des-moines-survive-the-automation-wave</link> <guid>ai-vs-finance-jobs-will-des-moines-survive-the-automation-wave</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:15:13 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *The Wells Fargo Arena signage being removed symbolizes the bank's declining presence in Des Moines.* ### Big Bank CEOs Predict Inevitable Job Losses Top bankers acknowledge AI's impact. **Jamie Dimon**, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, stated bluntly that AI **"will eliminate jobs,"** though he believes new roles will emerge. **Charlie Scharf**, CEO of Wells Fargo, echoed this, saying anyone who denies AI will reduce headcount **"doesn't know what they're talking about."** Eric Lohmeier, president of Des Moines financial firm NCP, reported that AI has made his analysts more efficient, slowing hiring. **"That's a real-time thing that's happening,"** he said.  *Eric Lohmeier sees AI increasing efficiency but reducing hiring needs.* ### AI: Job Destroyer or Source of Opportunity? Despite gloomy predictions, some see AI creating opportunities in **data analysis, AI platform engineering, and compliance**. A **World Economic Forum report** estimates new technology will displace **92 million workers by 2030** but create **170 million jobs**. Max Leaming of ManpowerGroup noted that past technological revolutions temporarily displaced workers, but AI could be different if it leads to permanent displacement. James Lewis of the University of Iowa highlighted that AI could help fill a **workforce gap** from baby boomer retirements, with the finance industry projected to lose **400,000 workers** through 2026.  *James Lewis believes AI can address talent shortages in insurance and finance.* ### The Challenge for Cities: AI Doesn't Pay Taxes Even if AI compensates for personnel gaps, declining workforces challenge local governments because **AI doesn't pay taxes**. West Des Moines, home to Wells Fargo and Athene, is developing economic plans that include **worker retraining programs** and repurposing office space. The city is also investing in **data centers**, which, while not big employers, add to the tax base. One Microsoft data center in West Des Moines houses the **Azure supercomputer** used to develop ChatGPT.  *Data centers in West Des Moines support AI infrastructure.* ### Trust and Accountability: What AI Can't Replicate Universities like Iowa, Iowa State, and Drake are preparing students for an AI-driven world. Kyla Finley, a University of Iowa junior, sees AI as a tool that **enhances efficiency** but believes **human judgment, trust, and accountability** remain irreplaceable. Abram Anders of Iowa State warned that reducing entry-level jobs could create a **skills gap**, as junior workers won't gain the expertise needed to manage AI effectively.  *Kyla Finley plans to leverage AI skills in her finance career.* ### The Uncertain Future Experts agree it's too early to predict AI's full impact. Ryan Moffatt of West Des Moines compared forecasts to **"predicting the weather"**—often inaccurate. However, proactive measures like **training programs** and **strategic planning** are crucial to navigating this transformation.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>ai</category> <category>finance</category> <category>automation</category> <category>jobs</category> <category>economy</category> <enclosure url="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/authoring/authoring-images/2026/01/28/PDEM/88404012007-20260122-t-050710-z-1012285487-rc-2-licaejf-37-rtrmadp-3-southkoreaai.JPG?auto=webp&crop=2999,1687,x0,y0&format=pjpg&width=1200" length="0" type="image/JPG"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[From Finance to Retail Tech: How One Professional Found Purpose and Growth at Lowe's]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/from-finance-to-retail-tech-how-one-professional-found-purpose-and-growth-at-lowes</link> <guid>from-finance-to-retail-tech-how-one-professional-found-purpose-and-growth-at-lowes</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:15:14 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The Queen City is known for its booming finance scene, but its technology sector is rapidly gaining momentum. Major employers in the area like **Lowe's** are leading with innovation and career opportunities. ### What You Need to Know As a technology professional, your skills don't have to keep you locked into one industry. In fact, moving from a field like **finance to corporate retail** can be a natural next step — opening doors to work on cutting-edge technology like **Mylow**, the first AI-powered home-improvement virtual advisor; Lowe's consumer mobile app, and more. ### The Story To get a better idea of the benefits of making this kind of career move, we asked someone who's done it. - **Anna T., Lead Analyst – Digital Engagement at Lowe's**, shared her career journey and experience transitioning into a retail tech role. ### The Background Anna started her career in finance digital strategy in the banking industry — but she felt detached from the customer experience and was looking to grow and make a greater impact. ### Can You Tell Us About Your Current Position at Lowe's? "In my current role at Lowe's, I focus on **digital performance analysis**, non-product content strategy and optimization opportunities that improve customer engagement and conversion." - Anna works on both the Lowe's app and Lowes.com, applying her passion for data and strategic problem-solving to enhance the end-to-end digital experience. ### What Inspired You to Transition from Working in Tech Within the Finance/Banking Sector to a Tech Role at Lowe's? "The retail and home improvement industry is very dynamic compared to finance. The blend of **strategy, creativity and measurable impact** motivated my transition." ### What Drew You to a Role at Lowe's Compared to Other Opportunities in Charlotte? "What really attracted me to Lowe's was the combination of **scale, impact and culture**. Lowe's isn't just a household name, it's also a company that's actively investing in its **digital transformation**. So much thought and innovation goes into shaping the customer experience, and it's exciting to be part of that journey." ### How Did You Know This Career Shift Was Right for You? "In finance, my work was heavily data-driven, but often the impact on the end customer wasn't immediately visible. At Lowe's, I get to see how **data, strategy and creativity** came together to deliver a direct impact on millions of customers." - **The result**: "It was very different from my prior experience in banking, and it made me realize this was exactly the type of work I wanted to grow in." ### Does Your Finance Industry Experience Help You in Your Current Role? "My time in finance sharpened my **analytical and detail-oriented skills**. It also taught me how to communicate data clearly to different stakeholders." - **The impact**: "The data-driven approach I built in finance directly strengthens the work I do today." ### How Has Lowe's Supported Your Career Growth and Skills Development? "There is a genuine focus on development and giving Lowe's associates the tools to grow. I've built new skills in **data storytelling and personalization** through both formal resources and on-the-job mentorship." ### How Would You Describe the Culture and Environment at Lowe's? "**Collaborative, supportive and growth-oriented**. There is a strong sense of teamwork. Plus, leadership encourages innovation and continuous improvement, so you are empowered to bring ideas forward." ### What Is It Like to Work at the Tech Hub in South End? "I really enjoy the energy of the space. It has a very **collaborative, modern feel** that makes it easy to connect with colleagues and share ideas." ### How Has Working at Lowe's Impacted Your Professional and/or Personal Life? "Being at Lowe's has given me access to **cutting-edge projects and talented colleagues**. I feel like I'm continuously learning and expanding my skill set." - "On the personal side, being based in Charlotte has been a great fit. There is a nice balance between the fast pace of work and the quality of life outside the office, which has made the transition really rewarding." ### What Advice Would You Give to Someone Working in Tech Within the Finance Industry Who Is Considering a Move to a Tech Role in the Retail Sector? 1. "Don't underestimate how **transferable your skills** are." 2. "Be open to learning fast and leaning into creativity." ### The Takeaway "If you bring the rigor from finance and combine it with a willingness to adapt and think **customer-first**, the transition can be both smooth and exciting."]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>careerchange</category> <category>retailtech</category> <category>digitaltransformation</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>finance</category> <enclosure url="https://images.axios.com/skIErQQiiLxn2c3v7-uqzPVwWwE=/0x0:1920x1080/1366x768/2026/02/02/1770054197643.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The Vanishing Entry-Level Tech Job: Why IT Management Is Booming While Junior Roles Disappear]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/the-vanishing-entry-level-tech-job-why-it-management-is-booming-while-junior-roles-disappear</link> <guid>the-vanishing-entry-level-tech-job-why-it-management-is-booming-while-junior-roles-disappear</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:15:13 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[The IT sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with entry-level positions disappearing while management roles are growing at an unprecedented rate. According to Spiceworks, the IT management sector is projected to add over 100,000 new positions in the next decade, even as traditional entry-level roles continue to decline sharply. This shift represents a fundamental restructuring of how technology organizations staff their operations and develop talent. **Automation Eliminates the Bottom Rung** The decline of entry-level IT positions is largely due to advances in automation and artificial intelligence, which have made many traditional first-job functions obsolete. Tasks like password resets, basic troubleshooting, software installations, and routine system monitoring are now handled by sophisticated chatbots, automated ticketing systems, and self-service portals. Companies have found that investing in robust automation infrastructure costs significantly less than maintaining teams of junior technicians. The rise of low-code and no-code platforms has further compressed the entry-level market. Business users can now build basic applications, create automated workflows, and manage simple integrations without writing code. This democratization of technology eliminates the need for junior developers who previously handled these straightforward tasks. **The Strategic Elevation of IT Leadership** While automation claims entry-level jobs, it simultaneously elevates the importance of IT management. As technology becomes more central to business strategy, companies need leaders who can navigate complex digital transformations, manage vendor relationships, oversee cybersecurity initiatives, and align technology investments with business objectives. The Spiceworks analysis indicates that IT management roles now command premium compensation packages, with many positions offering salaries exceeding $150,000 annually. Today’s technology leaders must understand data governance, regulatory compliance, cloud architecture, artificial intelligence ethics, and business process optimization. They serve as translators between technical teams and executive leadership, articulating how technology investments drive revenue growth and create competitive advantages. **The Skills Gap Widens Into a Chasm** The simultaneous contraction of entry-level positions and expansion of management roles creates a troubling paradox: how do professionals gain the experience necessary to qualify for leadership positions when traditional career progression paths no longer exist? This has sparked intense debate within the technology industry about talent development and career pathways. Some organizations have responded by creating accelerated leadership development programs that compress years of traditional career progression into intensive 18-to-24-month rotations. However, critics argue that these fast-track programs produce leaders who lack the deep technical understanding that comes from years of hands-on work. **The Gig Economy as Training Ground** As traditional entry-level positions disappear, many aspiring IT professionals are turning to freelance work, contract positions, and project-based engagements to build experience. Platforms connecting businesses with technical talent have proliferated, offering opportunities for individuals to develop skills and build portfolios outside traditional employment structures. However, this gig-based approach comes with significant drawbacks. Freelancers lack structured mentorship, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. They must navigate complex tax situations, manage irregular income streams, and continuously market their services while developing technical skills. **Educational Institutions Struggle to Adapt** Universities and technical colleges are uncertain how to prepare students for a job market where entry-level positions are scarce but management opportunities abound. Traditional computer science curricula emphasize programming fundamentals and system architecture—skills that remain important but may not directly lead to immediate employment. Forward-thinking institutions are incorporating business strategy, project management, and leadership development into their technology programs. Professional certification programs have emerged as alternatives to traditional degrees, offering focused training in specific technologies or management frameworks. **The Outsourcing Factor** Global labor arbitrage continues to pressure entry-level IT employment in developed economies. Tasks that cannot be fully automated are frequently outsourced to lower-cost regions, where talented professionals perform the same work for a fraction of domestic salaries. This trend particularly affects entry-level positions, which involve routine tasks that can be easily standardized and performed remotely. Management positions, by contrast, typically require proximity to business operations, deep understanding of organizational culture, and relationships with executive leadership—factors that make them less suitable for offshore outsourcing. **Reimagining Career Development** The transformation of IT employment patterns demands new approaches to career development and talent cultivation. Some organizations are experimenting with apprenticeship models that combine formal education with paid work experience, allowing individuals to earn while they learn and providing employers with a pipeline of talent. Professional associations and industry groups are developing frameworks for alternative career pathways that acknowledge the changing employment environment. These initiatives focus on helping technology professionals build portfolios of skills and experiences that demonstrate readiness for leadership roles. **The Future of IT Work** Looking ahead, the divergence between entry-level decline and management growth appears likely to intensify. Continued advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation will claim additional routine tasks, further reducing demand for junior-level human workers. Simultaneously, the increasing complexity of technology ecosystems and growing importance of data-driven decision-making will drive demand for sophisticated leadership. This evolution raises fundamental questions about the sustainability of the technology sector’s talent pipeline. If entry-level positions continue disappearing, where will tomorrow’s IT leaders gain the foundational experience that informs effective management? How will the industry ensure diversity and inclusion when traditional pathways for entering the field no longer exist?]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>itjobs</category> <category>automation</category> <category>careerdevelopment</category> <category>techindustry</category> <category>management</category> <enclosure url="https://www.webpronews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/article-8900-1769946312.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Tech Job Security Myth Shattered: Why Even Coveted Tech Roles Are No Longer Safe]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/tech-job-security-myth-shattered-why-even-coveted-tech-roles-are-no-longer-safe</link> <guid>tech-job-security-myth-shattered-why-even-coveted-tech-roles-are-no-longer-safe</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:15:22 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## The Changing Landscape of Tech Employment Tech workers continue to lose their jobs in droves, even as the broader economy shows positive signs. This trend reveals a significant shift in the technology industry's employment stability. **Justin Kirkwood's story** illustrates this new reality. After years working as a recruiter, Kirkwood successfully transitioned into the tech industry, eventually becoming a technical project manager for a vendor inside Meta's Seattle campus. He had clawed his way into the industry with just an associate's degree, achieving what many consider the dream: working with some of the brightest minds in technology in a role he believed was secure. ## The Vulnerability of Tech Positions Kirkwood's experience highlights how **even coveted tech roles** that once seemed immune to economic fluctuations are now facing unprecedented uncertainty. The perception of tech jobs as inherently stable and recession-proof has been fundamentally challenged by recent industry trends. ## Industry-Wide Implications This phenomenon isn't isolated to individual companies or specific roles. The **mass layoffs** occurring across the technology sector suggest structural changes in how tech companies approach workforce management and cost optimization. Even as other economic indicators improve, the tech industry continues to shed positions at an alarming rate. ## The New Reality for Tech Professionals The traditional career path in technology - once viewed as a straight line upward with increasing security - has become much more precarious. Professionals who worked hard to enter the industry, often overcoming educational or experiential barriers, now face the same employment uncertainties that have long affected other sectors. ## Looking Forward This shift requires tech workers to reconsider their approach to career development, skill acquisition, and job security. The assumption that a tech role automatically provides long-term stability no longer holds true in today's rapidly evolving employment landscape.]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>techjobs</category> <category>layoffs</category> <category>career</category> <category>industry</category> <category>employment</category> <enclosure url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/WKZPB7AP4VHBZOMQCTDHAPNKIM.jpg&w=1440" length="0" type="image/php"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Why Your Job Search Is Taking Forever: The Hidden Truth Behind Today's Hiring Delays]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/why-your-job-search-is-taking-forever-the-hidden-truth-behind-todays-hiring-delays</link> <guid>why-your-job-search-is-taking-forever-the-hidden-truth-behind-todays-hiring-delays</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:15:23 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *It's easier to apply for a job, but not so easy to land one. (MementoJpeg/Getty Images)* Cory Stahle, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, said the job market is in limbo as unemployment inches up, job postings are around pre-pandemic levels, and year-over-year growth in advertised wages on the job-search platform has cooled to over a five-year low. More people are job searching than there are openings. People waiting for a dream role may have to settle or shift their perspective. **"Longer hiring times, paired with muted overall hiring activity, suggest that finding a job may prove difficult for many job seekers in 2026," Stahle said.** ## Employers Are Taking Their Time in Filling Jobs Stahle said macroeconomic conditions affect how long it takes to hire. Uncertainty, less urgency than in the pandemic recovery and Great Resignation years, and a qualifications mismatch could be why it's taking longer. Stahle said many people voluntarily quit their roles in 2021 and 2022, likely leading employers to create job postings to backfill those gigs. The quits rate dropped from 3% in March 2022 to 2% this past November, suggesting workers are less confident about finding something new. When employers aren't desperate to fill a spot, hiring decisions could take longer. Stahle said employers can "wait for the 'perfect' candidate" when they're looking to expand their head count, rather than just backfill. The average time it takes for a posting to become a hire climbed to 49 days in August, the highest since early 2019. Stahle said the rise in the spring and summer could've been due to continued uncertainty, such as with trade policies. "Some of that uncertainty has waned since, but hiring timelines remain longer than they were at the start of 2025," he added. While employers can wait for their dream employee, job seekers might not have time to find their ideal role. **"Any offer is much harder to come by in this environment versus a couple of years ago, when there was a lot more power in the hands of the worker," Nicole Bachaud, an economist at ZipRecruiter, said.** ## It's Taking About Two Months for Tech Postings to Become a Hire Indeed's data showed the average time for a posting to turn into a hire varies by job group, but it's taking longer than it did a few years ago across the board. For tech occupations, the three-month moving average has increased from 42 days in March 2021 to about 57 days this past November. For food and beverage jobs, the average number of days surged in 2025, from about a month to about 51 days in September and October. Healthcare has been prominent in job market data because of its job growth. Indeed's data showed healthcare postings are taking longer to become a hire than a few years ago. These gigs can require specific skills and education, which Stahle said could make it harder for employers to find what they're looking for and employees to get hired. Meanwhile, Stahle said there could be more applicants than jobs actually being filled for occupations with weak hiring. "In that case, it's reasonable to assume that time-to-hire may increase further as employers take more time to weed through a larger pool of candidates and may feel like they can take their time in the process," he said. ## What to Do If You're Looking to Get a Job Stahle doesn't see the cooling job market stopping soon, given economic uncertainty. Unemployed job seekers may need to take a role that doesn't cater to all their ambitions. **"A job with lower pay is better than no job with no pay," Bachaud said. "We're seeing a lot of drive from necessity."** That doesn't mean you have to take a job you hate. Bachaud said to find a job where you think you would be comfortable with the day-to-day routine and who you work with. "There still are opportunities to find places that offer meaningful work and offer consistent and good work-life balance and benefits, and those things that workers are really driven toward," Bachaud said. Talking to your network or developing one can be helpful when many people are trying to get hired. Lisa Simon, the chief economist at Revelio Labs, said to lean on connections like a referral since so many people will tailor their application materials to the job posting, with or without the help of AI. **"The thing that is going to get you to the front of the line when jobs are scarce is interpersonal relationships with people who are willing to go above and beyond and expend political capital to help you," communication coach Dorie Clark previously told Business Insider.**]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>jobsearch</category> <category>hiring</category> <category>career</category> <category>techjobs</category> <category>employment</category> <enclosure url="https://i.insider.com/69769215d3c7faef0ecce3bd?width=1200&format=jpeg" length="0" type="image//69769215d3c7faef0ecce3bd"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[AI Job Apocalypse? Anthropic CEO Warns of 'Unusually Painful' Disruption Ahead]]></title> <link>https://www.remoteitjobs.app/article/ai-job-apocalypse-anthropic-ceo-warns-of-unusually-painful-disruption-ahead</link> <guid>ai-job-apocalypse-anthropic-ceo-warns-of-unusually-painful-disruption-ahead</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:15:13 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Anthropic Co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei speaks at the "How AI Will Transform Business in the Next 18 Months" panel during INBOUND 2025 Powered by HubSpot at Moscone Center on September 04, 2025. (Photo by Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot)* ### Why This Time Is Different Amodei argues that **AI's cognitive breadth** makes this technological shift fundamentally different from previous revolutions. Unlike innovations that affected specific industries, AI acts as a **"general labor substitute for humans"** that can simultaneously impact finance, consulting, law, tech, and other white-collar professions. "The pace of progress in AI is much faster than for previous technological revolutions," Amodei wrote in a recent 20,000-word essay. "It is hard for people to adapt to this pace of change, both to the changes in how a given job works and in the need to switch to new jobs." ### The Short-Term Shock Amodei predicts humans will struggle to adapt to AI's rapid development, creating an **unusually painful short-term shock** in the labor market. Workers won't have the option to "switch lanes" to other industries where their skills remain valuable, as AI's impact will be too widespread. This concern comes after Amodei warned last year that AI could destroy **half of all white-collar jobs**, sparking debate among tech leaders including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who responded that Amodei "thinks AI is so scary, but only [Anthropic] should do it." ### The Data Behind the Warning Recent studies support concerns about AI's labor market impact: - **55,000 layoffs** in the U.S. in 2025 were attributed to AI - MIT research found AI can already do the job of **11.7% of the U.S. labor market**, potentially saving $1.2 trillion in wages - Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2026 report shows **40% of employees** fear losing their jobs to AI, up from 28% in 2024  *President and CEO of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.* ### The Counterargument: Job Creation Not all tech leaders share Amodei's pessimistic outlook. Nvidia's Jensen Huang argues AI will **"create a lot of jobs"** in blue-collar industries like plumbing, electrical work, construction, and AI factory building, potentially leading to six-figure salaries for skilled tradespeople. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has suggested governments need to provide **incentives for retraining** and income assistance as AI transforms certain job categories. ### The Regulatory Solution Amodei believes addressing AI's labor market disruption will **"require government intervention,"** including progressive taxation targeting AI firms specifically. He warns that without proper safeguards, AI could lead to broader societal risks including autonomous unpredictable systems, bio-weapon creation by bad actors, and potential global totalitarian dictatorships exploiting AI for disproportionate power. "Humanity is about to be handed almost unimaginable power," Amodei wrote, "and it is deeply unclear whether our social, political, and technological systems possess the maturity to wield it."]]></description> <author>contact@remoteitjobs.app (RemoteITJobs.app)</author> <category>ai</category> <category>jobs</category> <category>disruption</category> <category>automation</category> <category>futureofwork</category> <enclosure url="https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/108257482-1769516882258-gettyimages-2235057548-yeh_8167_n0lplzwh_xmzisqlh_vtemfgh3.jpeg?v=1769516887&w=1920&h=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/> </item> </channel> </rss>