If you feel like getting an IT job in 2025 has become harder than ever, you’re not alone. Thousands of developers, freshers, testers, and even experienced engineers are struggling to get interviews or face months of waiting without a single callback.

This raises a big question
What happened to the IT industry that once hired lakhs of professionals every year?

What the Data Tells Us

Reports show a sharp slowdown in IT hiring

- Over 61,000 tech employees lost jobs globally in the first half of 2025 as companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and CrowdStrike went through restructuring and More than a Lakh overall. The number is quite Big to understand the situation. 

- Indian IT giants have reduced hiring drastically, especially for freshers and mid-level roles.

- Microsoft ~ 9,000 jobs — several rounds of layoffs during 2025.

- Amazon ~ 14,000 corporate roles cut in late 2025. 

- Salesforce ~ 4,000 customer-support / support-related jobs eliminated in 2025. 

- Meta ~ 3,600 employees from its AI / R&D / legacy  and other units laid off in 2025.

- TCS cut more than 12,000 jobs, according to Reuters.

- Workday ~1,750 jobs (≈ 8.5% of workforce) cut in 2025

- New hiring is shifting more towards AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering instead of traditional development or support roles.

This shows one thing clearly, the IT job market has changed completely.

Why IT Professionals were Not Getting Jobs in 2025

1. Global Economic Slowdown

After the post-COVID hiring boom, companies have become extremely cautious. Many global clients have reduced budgets, paused new IT projects, or cancelled ongoing ones.

Since Indian IT companies depend heavily on foreign clients, this slowdown hit them directly.

2. AI & Automation Are Replacing Old Jobs

Tools, automation platforms, and AI systems have become strong enough to handle many repetitive tasks that humans used to do.

Testing, support, maintenance, basic coding many of these tasks now require smaller teams.

Companies are choosing skill-heavy teams instead of big teams.

Result?
- Fewer entry-level jobs
- Less demand for outdated tech stacks
- Higher focus on “new-age skills”

3. Skill Mismatch Is Bigger Than Ever

This is one of the biggest hidden reasons. Most job seekers still focus on:

- Java (basic), Manual testing, HTML/CSS, Old versions of .NET, Basic Python, L1/L2 support

But companies today want:

- AI/ML
- Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Cybersecurity
- Data Engineering
- DevOps & SRE
- Full-stack with modern frameworks

When the market wants X but most people are learning Y, there is a natural gap.

4. Hiring Freezes & Layoffs

Companies across the globe have announced hiring freezes. Even if they have open positions, many are not actively recruiting.

- More people applying
- Fewer openings
- Intense competition

Even experienced developers are competing for entry-level roles in some cases.

5. Too Many Graduates, Too Few Jobs

Every year, India produces lakhs of engineering and IT graduates but the demand isn’t growing at the same rate.

Earlier, IT companies used to hire freshers in bulk. Now, bulk hiring is almost gone.

This leaves a large number of graduates competing for very limited fresher roles.

What This Means for You

The game has changed and job seekers need a new strategy.

Here’s the reality:
- A normal resume is no longer enough.
- Old skills won’t get results.
- Jobs are shifting from “general IT” to “specialized IT.”
- Hiring cycles are longer and tougher.
- Companies want people who are already trained.

But there is still hope, if you adapt.

How to Stay Employable in 2026

1. Learn in-demand skills

Focus on skills that companies are actively hiring for:

- Cloud
- DevOps
- Cybersecurity
- AI & Machine Learning
- Data Engineering

Even one strong modern skill can completely change your job chances.

2. Build Real Projects

Instead of only learning theory, build small real-world projects and add them to your portfolio. Companies now value skills > degrees.

3. Be Open to Contract, Remote, or Startup Jobs

Full-time hiring is slow, but below are still growing.

- Contract work
- Remote global work
- Startup jobs

4. Improve Your Resume & LinkedIn

A strong profile can increase your callback chances dramatically. Use clear highlights like:

- Projects
- Certifications
- Skills
- Measurable results

5. Don’t Stick to One Role

If you’re only applying for software developer roles, you’re missing opportunities. Try multi skills as per your domain 

More flexibility = more chances.

The IT job market in 2025 was tough, yes but it’s not the end. The industry is changing, and the people who change with it will continue to grow.

If you’re willing to learn, adapt, and upgrade your skills, there are still plenty of opportunities waiting.

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