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Big tech’s hiring freeze puts the heat on startups   [View entire message](   Looking for your next opportunity? [Apply now]( to thousands of tech jobs hiring worldwide Pssst: our job listings share salary and equity up front 👀   [Big Tech’s hiring freeze puts the heat on startups]( [web3, tech, layoffs, 2022, startup, news]( 'Big Tech' layoffs could mean good things for startups The bad news For many working in tech, this has been a tough week. 'Big Tech' has hit a turning point, and many major players are being forced to lay off workers after the post-pandemic [hiring boom]( earlier this year. Companies like [Meta, Twitter, and Uber]( are experiencing a hiring [freeze]( as layoffs increase. In March, inflation rose to a 40-year high at [8.5%]( which was noticed by all when gas prices rose by [18.3%]( — nearing records the world hasn’t seen since 2008. Although [inflation has started to cool down]( the recent wave of major layoffs could mean an overall shift in the hiring pattern. The good news The silver lining is that this could give an unexpected opportunity to [midsize startups]( looking to recruit top tech talent who might have otherwise been scooped up by larger firms. Venture capitalists remain optimistic, as many VCs have realized that there are good deals to be had during lean economic times. Amidst the economic uncertainty, the number of tech jobs,[including web developers and software engineers,]( expected to grow in the next decade. There are still tech companies of all sizes looking to fill roles, and luckily opportunities are still hot for tech talent across a number of sectors — we’ve compiled [this list]( of some of the top companies currently hiring amidst the recent layoffs. [View Online](   Trending in tech 👾 Web3 is buzzing with opportunities “Web3” has grown as a buzzword in the startup industry, and it’s no surprise blockchain technologies are gaining major investor interest. This year, more than [$3.8B]( has been poured into startups in the Web3 space — and companies that use “Web3” and “decentralized web” in their job descriptions have seen a significant spike in funding. In 2021, [$380M]( was invested in companies that describe themselves as Web3 startups, a huge increase from the[$20.5M]( in 2020. Crypto and blockchain companies are getting more VC funding than any other category in 2022, according to a recent [AngelList Venture report](. The buzz surrounding Web3 has attracted some of the brightest minds in tech, and mega-companies in Silicon Valley have seen a massive amount of their [top talent migrate into the Web3 sector](. In the past year alone, crypto job postings have gone up by [400%]( and there is no scarcity in the number of opportunities available. See our list of [Web3 companies hiring now.]( Tech is bountiful with benefits Recognition of the importance of mental health benefits, flexible schedules, and remote work is on the rise as companies are going the extra mile to [retain and attract]( top tech talent. After announcing that employees could live and work anywhere in the world, [Airbnb]( saw more than [800,000]( candidates visit their careers page, proving that remote work is at the top of desired employee benefits post-pandemic. Microsoft recently [announced]( that they were doubling their salary budget and stock compensations in order to try to retain talent. Moral of the story: if you're looking for a new role with benefits that fit your values, there are tons of companies to explore. Need a head start? Here's our list of [tech companies with unbelievable benefits hiring now](. Travel tech is taking off With the help of AI-based identification, augmented reality, and virtual vacations, the future of travel is looking promising as investors are embracing emerging technologies. [Startups]( are helping the travel and tourism industry bounce back from the pandemic and so far in 2022, the sector has raised about [$3.4B](. The digitalization of the travel and tourism industry plays a key role in making the travel experience seamless, and virtual reality could provide a means for people to meet, plan trips, and learn more about their destination before they travel. 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