Laid off from your tech job? Here’s what you need to do to boost your chance of getting hired

The tech world has been hit by mass layoffs as companies like Meta and Amazon cut jobs.

Since Covid-19, the number of IT layoffs alone accounts for more than half of all terminated jobs.

The director for service operations at Insperity said that tech companies of all shapes and sizes are laying off employees.

Companies are constantly in disruption mode, so today’s requirements for a job could change tomorrow.

There is a tight labor market because of this.

The challenge of acquiring adaptive skills to meet the needs of a rapidly changing tech industry is one of the challenges faced by job seekers.

Today's requirements for a job could change tomorrow. She said that employers are interested in hiring Agile tech talent because they have skills that are future-proof.

Career experts spoke with CNBC about tips for laid off tech workers who are looking for a new job.

Skills are the new currency at work and companies are using a skills first hiring approach.

40% of hirers on LinkedIn explicitly use skills data to find talent, which is up 20% from a year ago.

Due to the change in approach, these hirers are more likely to find a successful job.

Paying attention to growing fields where investments are being made is one way to differentiate yourself.

Oftentimes to pivot into the job or industry you want, you don’t need to completely overhaul your skills and may already have the similar skills needed to switch up your career.

The top in-demand skills in software and IT are all related to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

She said that if you want to update your skills or make a career pivot, don't neglect your other skills.

If you want to pivot into the job or industry you want, you don't need to completely change your skills and may already have the same skills needed to switch up your career.

Vicki Salemi is a career expert from Monster.com.

Don't start with the beginning in mind. She said to look at the skills and requirements of jobs you are interested in filling.

If there is a new certification that you don't have but looks like you should, then explore pursuing it.

There are still tech opportunities in many industries.

Major job cuts in non-tech industries are not likely, according to a Morgan Stanley research note.

There are more than 3.5 million open roles in Asia-Pacific in sectors other than tech.

It's important to understand what skills you need to land a job in those industries.

Job seekers will have less competition when they apply considering the majority of people pause their search until January. Don’t wait.

Vicki Salemi

Career expert, Monster.com

Experts told CNBC Make It that time is of the essence.

Salemi used to see a decrease in applications in December when he was working in corporate recruiting.

The majority of people don't apply for jobs until January. Don't wait.

Being the first to apply will give applicants an advantage, as there are still many companies who are hiring at the moment.

She said that if you apply in the first 10 minutes, you will be four times more likely to be hired for a position than if you wait.

Soft skills such as time management and customer service are important.

Soft skills such as problem-solving, communication, and resilience are being emphasized by employers. Tech workers need to demonstrate these skills as we work in a hybrid environment with teams spread around the globe.

Acknowledging that it is natural to feel anxious and lost after being laid off, Chhabria said that "proactively confronting" these feelings is the best way to address them.

She said that being part of a community and seeking help by talking to others in a similar situation could be helpful.

The first step in opening the door to connections and conversations with your current contacts is to reach out to your network.

Be sure to engage and check in on your professional community on a regular basis to pave the way for mentorship opportunities, career advice and potential job opportunities.

There are public spreadsheets onLinkedIn that show contact details of laid off tech workers and open roles in tech in the Asia- Pacific region.

Professionals are four times more likely to get hired through their network, according to Chhabria.

It's important to engage and check in on your professional community on a regular basis to pave the way for mentorship opportunities, career advice and potential job opportunities.