Author Byline: Tim Tyrell-Smith @ Spin Strategy - Tools for Intelligent Job Search
Author Website: http://blog.spinstrategy.com

I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I know there has been a lot of it lately and it may get worse.

But there is a robot out there (think of the silver guy in Terminator) who may not like you. Don’t take it personally, but if you are looking for work he is likely to make your life painful over the next 3-6 months.

He doesn’t have a name. He doesn’t have metallic body parts. No xray vision or automatic revolver at his hip.

His weapon of choice?

Programming.

Not scary enough for you? This silent killer has destroyed the chances of many fine people looking for something of value. In this case? A job.

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