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2026 Mid Year Pulse Check
We're checking in with our community mid-year. This quick survey covers the job market, what's keeping you excited about tech, and how you're actually doing. Takes about 3–4 minutes. Responses are anonymous.
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The Tech Job Market
We want to better understand how people are feeling about today’s tech job market — from hiring conditions to career confidence and long-term stability.
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1.
How would you describe the current tech job market?
(Required.)
Very strong — lots of opportunities
Stable but competitive
Sluggish — fewer opportunties than a year ago
Very weak — significantly harder than before
Not sure / I'm not actively watching it
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2.
Compared to 6 months ago, how has your confidence in job security changed?
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More confident
About the same
Less confident
I've been directly affected by a layoff or restructuring
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3.
If you're currently job searching (or plan to be), what's your biggest challenge? (Select up to 3)
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Too many applicants for too few roles
Skills mismatch / evolving requirements
Salary expectations vs. offers
AI replacing roles I'd typically target
Uncertainty about where the market is headed
I'm not actively searching
Other (please specify)
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4.
How optimistic do you feel about the future of the tech industry over the next 12 months?
(Required.)
Very pessimistic
Very optimistic
Clear
What's Got You Excited
Despite uncertainty in parts of the industry, innovation is moving fast. We want to understand what’s energizing you most right now.
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5.
What area of tech are you most excited about right now? (Select up to 3)
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AI / machine learning
Agentic AI / automation tools
Cybersecurity
Cloud infrastructure
Data engineering / analytics
Developer tooling
Edge computing / IoT
Robotics / automation
Other (please specify)
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6.
How has AI changed your day-to-day work?
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Significantly — it's part of my daily workflow
Somewhat — I use it occasionally
Not much — I'm aware of it but not using it regularly
It's created more uncertainty than excitement for me
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7.
What professional development area are you most focused on this year?
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AI/ML skills
Leadership or management skills
Cloud certifications
Expanding into a new domain
Staying current in my existing specialty
Building stronger communication / cross-functional skills
Other (please specify)
Burnout & Wellbeing
The tech industry has been through a lot. We wanted to check in on the human side too.
8.
How would you rate your overall stress level at work right now?
Very Low
Very High
Clear
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9.
Which of the following best describes how you're feeling about work these days?
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Energized and engaged
Steady — getting through it
Running on fumes, but managing
Burned out
I'm in a transition (job change, layoff, etc.) — hard to say
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10.
What's contributing most to workplace stress right now? (Select up to 3)
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Workload / too much to do
Job insecurity or industry uncertainty
Keeping up with rapid tech changes (especially AI)
Team downsizing / increased responsibilities
Work-life balance
Lack of career growth or clarity
Returning-to-office pressure
Nothing significant right now
11.
What one thing the tech industry could do better to support professionals right now?
Current Progress,
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