August 26, 2026 | Read online | When’s the best month to apply for a tech job? Start preparing now — plus the interview trick men use 2x more |
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| | | | | DEEP DIVE | When’s the best month to apply to a job? | | We analysed job posting data from Indeed, and our analysis shows that January–March is consistently the strongest hiring window for tech roles. | Since we’re currently in the quieter months (Aug–Oct), you’ve got around 3 months to get confident for interviews. | Use this time to: | | |
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