Something we’ve been seeing more and more in the current market…

Two engineers with similar experience can have completely different outcomes.

One applies to a high volume of roles, gets a few interviews, a lot of silence, and inconsistent feedback.

The other speaks to fewer companies but the conversations are more relevant, more consistent, and tend to go further.

On the surface, it looks like luck.

But more often, it comes down to positioning.

Not in an exaggerated or overly polished sense just clarity.

Clarity around:

• what level they’re operating at
• where they actually add value
• and how that translates to the role in front of them

When that’s in place, things start to shift.

You’re not just another applicant in a broad pool you’re someone who makes sense for that specific hire. Conversations feel more focused. Feedback becomes more consistent. And the process, while never perfect, feels a lot less random.

Curious how others are finding it at the moment does this resonate, or has your experience been different?