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Why Job Searches Are Taking Longer Right Now
Key Highlights Searches Are Getting Longer: The median time to first offer jumped from 57 days in Q1 to 83 days in Q4 2025, engineering
Why the Engineering Talent Pool Is Smaller Than It Looks
Key Highlights Looming Worker Deficit: 6 million worker deficit projected in the US by end of the decade, and engineering teams are already feeling the
Lessons from Glassdoor’s 2026 Worklife Trends
Key Highlights The Trust Gap: Mentions of “misalignment” between workers and leaders have surged 149%, especially in technical fields where corporate goals often clash with
The Great Freeze Is Thawing: What Engineering Employers Need to Know
Key Highlights The Thaw is Real: Manufacturing activity has hit its fastest expansion since 2022, with new orders surging nearly 10 points in January 2026.
Things Engineering Job Seekers Need to Know for 2026
Key Highlights Gradual hiring acceleration ahead: 63% of businesses plan to increase hiring in 2026 as interest rate cuts take effect, with demand heavily focused
What Engineering and Manufacturing Employers Need to Know for 2026
Key Highlights New AI regulations demand transparent, bias-free hiring practices as California and federal laws reshape how employers use automated application tracking. The power sector