Getting a job in tech is difficult — but not impossible, says senior Microsoft engineer

A senior engineer at Microsoft Xbox said reworking your strategy can help you land a job.

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• The job market for software engineers isn't impossible to break into, says a Microsoft Xbox worker.
• The idea that AI can replace engineers is "overhyped," Will Kencel told "Codesmith."
• Adjusting your job search strategy in the face of failure can be hugely helpful, he added.

Getting a job in tech is hard right now — but not out of the question, said Will Kencel...