Ask HN: With recent layoffs, how would you advise new grads entering the market?
I like the advice here: <a href="https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/advice-for-junior-software-engineers/" rel="nofollow">https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/advice-for-junior-softwar...</a> (didn't write it, but it jives with my experience).<p>I also wrote something here on how to stand out: <a href="https://letterstoanewdeveloper.com/2022/09/19/ways-to-stand-out/" rel="nofollow">https://letterstoanewdeveloper.com/2022/09/19/ways-to-stand-...</a><p>Finally, you ask:<p>> Is it better to get any job than keep searching for the job I'd be most suited for?<p>That depends on your financial situation and emotional runway, but my advice would be that in general it is far easier to get a job once you have a job. I wouldn't advise taking a job digging ditches (unless you need the $$$), but if you can find something that is related to your chosen profession, isn't clearly toxic, and is a full time paying job, take it.<p>If the company is good, you'll have the ability to grow internally and you'll be a known quantity.<p>If the company is not great, you'll at least have some experience to put on your resume. You may even be able to help improve the company. At worst you'll have a  salary and title and be able to job search from there.