Mary Hainds had been working in sales at a small construction technology startup for about six months before she was laid off in October. In the weeks that followed, she interviewed for other tech sales jobs in earnest and received job offers.
“I think there are still opportunities out there,” said Hainds, who lives in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood.
Still, she sees clear signs the market is cooling. Two companies she had recruiting calls set up with told her they were going on hiring freezes. And she’s seen job postings with salaries lower than she’s seen for the same positions before.
