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IK employee here - sharing a free session on 2026 hiring trends
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IK employee here - sharing a free session on 2026 hiring trends

IK employee here, so full transparency before anything else. I helped with this event, but I’m sharing it here because the topic feels relevant for a lot of people preparing for interviews or planning their next career move.

We’re hosting a free live session called Resurge 2026 on May 12th, 6–8 PM PT. The session is focused on what companies may expect from tech candidates in 2026, especially as AI fluency starts becoming a baseline expectation across roles.

The panel includes senior people from Microsoft, Amazon, Instacart, and Expedia. They’ll discuss hiring trends, domain-wise AI skill expectations, and how FAANG+ interviews have changed in the last 12 months. Free resources will also be shared after the event.

Hope this helps someone preparing for 2026:
https://interviewkickstart.com/events/resurge2026?utm_source=social&utm_medium=reddit&utm_campaign=L10X_Social_Resurge_sreddit11may

u/Agreeable-Agegy1985 — 2 days ago
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Been building this with two friends. The idea came from our own frustration: we kept wasting time teaching each other repetitive tasks, and watching tutorials was annoying.

The tool is simple. One person records themselves doing a task, it gets encoded into a shareable link, and whoever receives it can execute that exact workflow automatically on their own device just by clicking the link. No downloads or setup required.

For IT this means things like VPN setup, software installs, permission fixes, and onboarding new hires without having to repeat yourself every single time. The link can be reused an infinite number of times. Unlike traditional RPA tools such as Power Automate or UiPath that break when interfaces change, it's a computer use agent that adapts intelligently across different devices and operating systems, meaning the final task gets completed regardless of UI variation.

We are still really early and genuinely want feedback from people who deal with this stuff daily. We are not selling anything. Brutally honest feedback is welcome. Thanks

Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AunzvIU8f9E
Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTSarx5ogvA
Website: https://www.usectrl.ca/

u/mustard_ps — 5 days ago
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How much of a skill gap have you seen in entry-level techs?

I've been working with an MSP in south Jersey for about 2 years now and I'm curious about how it's been for other companies. When I started, I didn't know anything about advanced networking protocols, hypervisor management, server management, backup architecture, etc. But these were all vital skills that I would need to be a productive member of the team. A colleague of mine who is around my age (23) experienced the same thing and he has a bachelors in Comp. Science.

Since the rise in popularity of LLMs I haven't heard much about the education->entry-level skill gap but I know it still exists. For me the skill gap was to be expected because I came in from an electrical background so I wasn't familiar with much beyond layer 1. But, like I said, my colleague went through four years of school to discover that what he learned wasn't applicable to an entry-level position at an MSP.

I'm curious to see if the shortcomings I've seen in my company are similar to what's been experienced across the board.

What's been your experience? What are some foundational skills that you wish more entry-level techs had? Technical or soft

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u/Apprehensive_Can_838 — 2 days ago
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I have been in IT for 3.5 years or so now. I started off on a helpdesk at an MSP. I obtained a net plus, sec plus and that type and transitioned to an onsite/ L2 role in that time. I took a sys admin position in October of last year. Generally work in a hybrid 365 environment. Work with Entra, intune, hybrid AD, 365 admin etc… mind you this role doesn’t not include, server deployments, maintenance, backups due to it being internal IT and we have several different departments under the IT umbrella. Endgame is to continue to growing as a sys admin and wanted some advice on things to focus on and continue to learn to become a well rounded sys admin.

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u/TrickyPeace8922 — 7 days ago
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I have to interview someone in a career I am interested in, however, I don't know anyone in the IT field in real life. Will you guys please help me answer a few questions to the best of your ability. There are 12 questions, choose any and as many as you'd like to answer. I appreciate your time, thank you.

  1. How did you get into this work? How did you become interested in this occupation?
  2. What entry level jobs are best for learning as much as possible in skills and knowledge?
  3. What do you do on a daily basis?
  4. What do you like most about what you do? What do you like least about your job?
  5. What are the most important skills you need for this job?
  6. How do you measure your own success in your current job?
  7. What is something you would like to see improve?
  8. What things would you like to change?
  9. What is the typical career path for advancement based on?
  10. If you could start all over again in launching your career, what steps would yo utake?
  11. Were you able to find a job relatively close to where you live? Do you commute, is remote work available in your position?
  12. How long did it take to reach where you are in your career?

Thank you again for those that are able and willing to help me with this project. I am currently studying for my CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications and would love to join the IT field.

*EDIT* Thank you to those that helped me with this project. I gained lots of insight into a path towards IT. I hope this post also helps others that have an interest in an IT career.

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u/Blister1nTheSun — 6 days ago