DevRel Radio: "Hot mess of IT job market in 2025" - Ep 5.

The developer relations job market is in flux. Salaries are dropping, but openings are increasing—what does that mean for DevRel professionals? In this episode, our hosts, Oli Dinov, Baruch Sadogursky, and Viktor Gamov, take a sharp, no-nonsense look at the hiring landscape in 2025 and what it takes to land a role in an increasingly competitive market.

The discussion covers the key shifts in DevRel hiring:
why salaries have taken a hit,
what roles are in demand,
how companies are approaching recruitment today.

The team also breaks down job search strategies that actually work—why referrals matter more than ever, how to use LinkedIn effectively (without relying on engagement metrics), and why tailoring your resume for each application is no longer optional.

They also explore the impact of AI-generated applications on hiring, how to cut through the noise of automated submissions, and why networking remains the single most important factor in securing a job. Conferences also play a role, and the team shares insights on which events offer the best opportunities for making industry connections.

If you’re in DevRel, thinking about transitioning into it, or just trying to make sense of the hiring trends, this episode lays out the hard facts—no fluff, no empty optimism, just the reality of the job market and how to navigate it effectively.

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