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Ted Hellmuth, recruiter and founder of IQ Clarity, LLC, on how to spot the difference between a forward-thinking employer and one stuck in 2024. Full conversation on Tech Connects — link in comments. #TechCareers #AISkills #TechHiring #DiceTechConnects

We surveyed 1,159 U.S. tech professionals and found a workforce in motion, but not for the reasons you'd expect. People aren't chasing better opportunities. They're leaving because staying put feels riskier than moving.   Burnout doubled. Active job searching surged. And job stability went from an afterthought to the #2 reason people switch employers. This is the story of a workforce recalibrating with less confidence and more pressure than any point in recent memory.   Read the full 2026 Tech Sentiment Report (link in comments).

We surveyed 1,159 U.S. tech professionals. Here's what we found: 74% plan to change employers this year. But only 41% believe they'll find something better. Burnout doubled in a single year. Daily AI use quadrupled — but fewer than half of employers have formal AI policies. And job stability jumped from the fourth reason to the second reason people switch jobs. The pressure you're feeling? It's not you. It's the market. Our 2026 Tech Sentiment Report breaks down what's happening — who's feeling it most, what's driving the exits, and what this moment demands from tech professionals navigating it. Your instincts about this market are correct. Now here's the data to back them up. Link in comments to read the full report.

We launched the Dice MCP Server. Here’s how to use it.   If you’ve been seeing “MCP” everywhere but haven’t tested it out yet, this tool lets you connect your AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) directly to Dice's tech job database.   Once connected, you can use prompts like: • “Find senior backend roles in Denver that don’t require on-call.” • “Show me remote React roles posted this week.” • “Pull Python jobs with salary listed.” Read the step-by-step setup guide in our comments.

According to recent reports, there is a growing desire for AI fluency among candidates across all sectors. But keep this in mind: that technical fluency must be paired with strong interpersonal communication. Check out this snippet on why AI isn't just about building models—it's about how the technology permeates your specific job function and how you communicate that value. #GenerativeAI #TechCareers #Leadership Dice

Catch the latest podcast episode featuring Paul Farnsworth and Nickolas Mertens, MS as they discuss the thought process behind the Dice MCP server and what it means for the future of search. 📺 Full episode link in the comments. Ready to test it? Set up the Dice MCP connector in under five minutes to unlock conversational search for your next career move!

I had a great conversation with Paul Farnsworth on the Tech Connects podcast about how MCP servers are changing the game for tech job searches. We dug into the details of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it is helping connect chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT to real-time jobs data from Dice. AI is fascinating and I love the progress that has been made with MCPs since they were first announced back in November 2024. I am passionate about this work because of how it is able to help job seekers find their next opportunity by moving beyond just helping with resume modification. With tools like the Dice MCP job seekers can now set up agentic workflows for morning job digests, market monitoring, and skills gap analysis. We are meeting candidates where they are and my hope is the Dice MCP and similar work continues to help connecting people to their next career opportunity. Check out the full episode to learn more about how we're building smarter connections between AI and real-time job opportunities at Dice. https://lnkd.in/gtahV-dw

If you've ever typed "Python developer" into a job board, then retyped it as "Python engineer," then tried "software engineer Python"… you get it. Job search shouldn't be a guessing game. The Dice MCP Server connects your AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) directly to our tech job database. Just describe what you want in plain language. "Find me senior backend roles in Denver that don't require on-call" → Done. Your job search, your rules. Read how it works by clicking the link in the comments!

2025 reshaped the tech skills market, and 2026 will prove it. The organizational shift from investing in AI to operationalizing AI caused significant structural changes during 2025, transforming roles and recalibrating how employers award premium pay.   Employers began hiring professionals with broad skills for roles that control risk, cost, and outcomes, rather than those who specialize narrowly in a single technology.   With that as a backdrop, here's a look at the skill groups and roles that gained (and lost) value during 2025 and are positioned to continue down the same path in 2026.   What gained value in 2025: AI infrastructure skills (18-23% pay premiums), data and AI reliability engineering, security architecture designed into systems, and AI Ops converging DevOps and security.   What lost value in 2025: Basic BI dashboard developers, SOC analysts (first-pass work automated), and manual QA testers. The takeaway? Organizations are eliminating roles where work is repeatable and decisions are rules-based, while rewarding professionals who can manage complex systems and own outcomes.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gS6sWn8H   #TechCareers #AI

Happy New Year from Dice! As we step into 2026, it's the perfect time to think about what's next in your tech career. The new year brings fresh opportunities. Companies are opening roles, setting budgets, and looking for talent to power their biggest initiatives. Whether you're actively searching or just exploring what's out there, now's the time to update your profile and see what possibilities await. Here's to new opportunities, bold moves, and making 2026 your best year yet!