Post by J.T. O'Donnell
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2 things are true about the US job market 📉 right now. January 2026 was the worst US layoff month since 2009. AI is now the No.1 reason companies are cutting workers. And yet, my team is watching recruiter outreach on LinkedIn go UP, not down. How? One word: quiet hiring. The jobs are real. They just aren't being posted anymore. If your profile isn't built for it, you're invisible. Full breakdown below. #JobSearch #QuietHiring #LinkedInTips #Layoffs2026 #CareerAdvice