Tech Jobber Podcast

How To Get Hired In Tech 2026: The 5-Step Blueprint Nobody's Using

The tech job market in 2026 is brutal — but candidates are still landing $150K–$800K+ roles every week. The difference isn't years of experience or a polished resume. It's strategy.After 18 years as a Fortune 500 tech recruiter, I've watched the same 5 moves separate candidates who get hired from those stuck applying to 60-70 jobs a day with nothing to show for it.

In this video, I break down the exact blueprint to land a tech job in 2026 — the same playbook my placed candidates use to get callbacks in a market where nobody else is hearing back.

✅ How to find niche tech recruiters who actually have your next job on their desk

✅ The Counterpart Networking strategy: 5 LinkedIn connections a week → 250 hiring contacts a year

✅ Why in-person user groups are the highest-ROI networking move in tech right now

✅ The 15-minute AI resume prompt that beats 7-second resume scans

✅ The Blueprint Strategy: how to reverse-engineer any tech role and close skill gaps in 60 days or less⏱️

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0:00 The Current Tech Job Market Reality

2:00 Strategy 1: Leveraging Niche Tech Recruiters

5:21 Strategy 2: Building Your Counterpart Network

8:55 Strategy 3: Joining In-Person Technology User Groups

10:35 Strategy 4: Optimizing Your Resume with AI Prompts

13:58 Strategy 5: The Blueprint Strategy for Career Growth

17:00 Summary and Final Takeaways

💡 ABOUT THE TECH JOBBER PODCAST The Tech Jobber Podcast uncovers tech roles nobody's applying for and the career paths turning $60K into $450K+. Hosted by Chris Schwenk, an 18-year tech recruitment veteran who places candidates at Fortune 500 clients in software engineering, AI, tech sales, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and more.

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She went from entry-level IT to CIO at LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group (Dior, Céline, Sephora, Tiffany, Loewe, Givenchy), in just SIX YEARS. And she's paying Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP consultants up to $180 per hour to keep her empire running.

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Earn $100–$200/hour as a tech consultant — and almost no one is training for these 7 platforms.

ServiceNow. Pega. Cerner/Oracle Health. Veeva. Guidewire. UKG. Ellucian Banner. These niche platforms run hospitals, universities, insurance companies, and Fortune 500 HR departments — and the talent pool is shrinking fast. Fewer competitors. Six-figure consulting rates. Companies searching for months, coming up empty.

In this episode, we break down exactly why these 7 platforms pay $100–$200/hour, the fastest entry point into each one, and how to use The Blueprint Strategy to go from employee to independent consultant in 3 years:

✅ Why these platforms pay more — and why that won't change

✅ Junior entry points: certifications, first roles, and first contracts

✅ The 4-Year Plan from employee → specialist → consultant

✅ Which platforms have the fastest path to $175–$200/hour

💰 PLATFORMS + RATES

• ServiceNow consultant / ServiceNow architect — $135–$200/hour

• Pega consultant / Pega architect — $125–$175/hour

• Cerner consultant / Oracle Health consultant — $100–$175/hour

• Veeva consultant (pharmaceutical IT, clinical data management) — $100–$150/hour

• Guidewire consultant (insurance tech) — $100–$175/hour

• UKG consultant (formerly Kronos, healthcare scheduling) — $100–$150/hour

• Ellucian Banner consultant (higher education ERP) — $100–$150/hour

🗺️ THE 4-YEAR PLAN

Year 1 — Absorb: Get certified, land an entry-level role, learn the platform inside out

Year 2 — Specialize: Go deep in one industry vertical (healthcare IT, insurance tech, higher education)

Year 3 — Monetize: Independent consulting rates — control your clients, schedule, and income

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Snowflake Data Engineers are making $150,000 to $300,000+ — and most people have never even heard of this career path. In this video, I break down exactly how to get there in 12 to 18 months without a new degree.

In this video you'll learn:

✅ What a Snowflake Data Engineer actually does (day-to-day)

✅ The full data engineer salary breakdown — entry level to $300K+

✅ Why the Snowflake skills gap is still wide open in 2026

✅ The exact 3-phase roadmap to pivot into this role

✅ Which tools you need to learn first (SQL, dbt, Airflow, and more)

✅ How Snowflake became the backbone of enterprise AI infrastructureIf you're a data analyst, BI developer, ETL engineer, software engineer, or anyone in a data-adjacent role — this is the highest-ROI career pivot available right now.

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Here is my interview w/Chris Garcon of the ‪@DataEngineerAcademy‬: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIFJz6Li6dQ

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🎙️ The Tech Jobber Podcast drops new episodes every week covering the tech careers nobody's applying for — and the career paths turning $60K into $450K+.

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The 2027 SAP deadline is creating one of the biggest talent shortages in enterprise tech — and most people have no idea it's coming. Fortune 500 companies MUST migrate from ECC to S/4HANA, and there aren't enough SAP consultants to handle it. That's your window. 

In this episode of the Tech Jobber Podcast, we break down how SAP Project Managers are billing $110/hour on 2-year contracts — nearly half a million dollars — and how you can position yourself for the same.

✅ The 3 SAP roles you NEED to know: Project Manager, Functional Consultant & Technical Consultant (ABAP / BTP)

✅ Real salary ranges — $80/hr entry level up to $130/hr for senior SAP consultants

✅ How to become an SAP consultant even if you're pivoting from another career

✅ Why the SAP S/4HANA migration is the biggest "Gold Rush" in tech right now

✅ SAP FICO, MM, SD — which modules are worth specializing in?

✅ The Hybrid "Unicorn" role combining functional + technical that commands $120/hr+

Whether you're a career changer, a tech professional looking to pivot, or an experienced SAP consultant trying to capitalize on the 2027 demand spike — this episode is your blueprint. 

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Access the full Tech Job Offer System including the step-by-step playbook, resume & LinkedIn frameworks, interview strategy, execution checklists, and templates used to structure a successful tech job search: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs 

📌 CHAPTERS

0:00 — The $110/Hour Boring Skill Nobody's Applying For

0:45 — Why the 2027 SAP Deadline Changes Everything

1:30 — SAP Project Manager: The Risk Mitigator Role

2:45 — SAP Functional Consultant: Best Entry Point

3:45 — SAP Technical Consultant: ABAP & BTP

4:45 — The Hybrid Unicorn Role

5:30 — How to Break In Without Starting From Scratch

🔗 Watch My ERP Careers Deep Dive Next: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e9PJheZ8G0]

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Cloud security pays $200K — but only if you pick the right path. Azure or AWS? Certs or experience? In this episode, ‪Caleb Oniwinde of the @techcertifiedpodcast breaks down the exact career moves that took him into cloud security and built the Cloud Security Academy — so you can skip the guesswork. (Youtube Link in the Comments)

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AI is changing everything in Healthcare IT — and if you're in product, BA, or clinical informatics, you need to hear this directly from someone inside the industry.

I sat down with Qing Xia, Director of Product at ModMed (Modernizing Medicine), to break down exactly which healthcare IT jobs are at risk, which roles AI can't replace, and what the career path from BA → Product Manager → Director actually looks like in 2026.

🔍 What we cover:

- Why health information technology is the most underrated career path right now

- The difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner in healthcare — and why it matters for your salary

- Which repetitive healthcare IT jobs AI is already replacing (and which ones are exploding)

- The #1 skill Qing says every healthcare IT job seeker needs (hint: it's not technical)

- How to break into healthcare IT if you're coming from outside the industry

If you're job searching in healthcare IT, thinking about a pivot into health information technology, or trying to figure out if your current role is AI-proof — this episode is your roadmap.

🎙️ Guest: Qing Xia, Director of Product @ ModMed (Modernizing Medicine)

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Access the full Tech Job Offer System including the step-by-step playbook, resume & LinkedIn frameworks, interview strategy, execution checklists, and templates used to structure a successful tech job search: https://techchris6.gumroad.com/l/xjxkbs

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Most people have never heard of Splunk — but top engineers in this field are clearing $250K+ total comp. Here's the full career roadmap nobody's teaching.

I've placed Splunk professionals for years — including one person who went on to become one of the top Splunk experts in the world. In this video, I break down exactly how the Splunk career ladder works, what it actually pays, and how to go from zero to hireable in 12 to 18 months.

What you'll learn:

The 3 Splunk career bands: Admin ($90K–$130K), Engineer ($120K–$170K), and Architect ($150K–$220K+)

How to earn $250K+ total comp in high-cost-of-living markets

The exact 3-phase roadmap: Foundation → Real Projects → Specialization

Which Splunk certifications are worth your time (and which to skip)

How to pick your lane: Cybersecurity (SOC/SIEM) vs. Reliability/Observability (SRE/DevOps)

How to transition into Splunk from help desk, sys admin, network ops, or SOC analyst roles

Whether you're brand new to tech or already in IT and looking to level up, Splunk is one of the most underrated career paths in the industry right now — and this video gives you the exact roadmap to break in.

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Think supply chain jobs don't pay? Think again. 💰

In this video, I break down the full Warehouse Management System (WMS) career ladder — from Associate Consultant at $72K all the way to Independent Consultant clearing $280K+ per year. And no, you don't need to be an executive to get there.

What you'll learn:

✅ What Warehouse Management Systems actually are (and why every Amazon & Walmart-scale operation runs on them)

✅ The top WMS platforms to specialize in: Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, and Körber

✅ 3 entry paths into WMS — even if you're starting from a warehouse floor

✅ The salary breakdown at every level: Associate → Consultant → Senior → Principal → Independent

✅ How to position yourself for $130–$200/hr contract rates as an independent WMS consultant

✅ Why AI + robotics integration is the next multiplier for WMS professionals

The WMS market is $6B+ and growing at 15% annually — demand for skilled professionals is massively outpacing supply. This is one of the most underrated career moves in supply chain management right now.

🎯 Career Paths Covered:

Direct Consultant Track (vendor-side: Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Körber)

Floor-to-Tech Path (warehouse ops → WMS admin → professional services)

Systems Integrator Route (Deloitte, Accenture, Capgemini supply chain practices)

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📌 Chapters:

00:00 – What is a Warehouse Management System?

02:00 – The WMS Market Opportunity

04:00 – Top WMS Vendors to Know

07:00 – The WMS Career Ladder + Salaries

12:00 – 3 Entry Paths Into WMS

17:00 – How to Position Yourself for $280K+

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Tech executives are brilliant at building products — but most are invisible outside the office, and it's costing them funding, talent, and market share. In this episode, I sit down with Shayna Davis, founder of the Executive Signals Group and a 21-year veteran in executive communication, to break down why executive presence isn't just a soft skill — it's a business growth strategy.

💡 What you'll learn:

- Why tech leaders have a communication competency gap that kills deals

- The difference between executive presence and executive influence (and why it matters for your career)

- Shayna's 3-part framework: Leadership Identity → Leadership Branding → Leadership Messaging

- The one LinkedIn section you're completely wasting right now

- Why investors say: "I'm betting on the person, not the product"

- The Mike Tyson communication trap — and why most tech leaders fall right into it

🚨 Shayna's most important lesson: "Visibility without credibility is expensive."

Whether you're a CTO, VP of Engineering, or a founder preparing to raise your next round — this episode is your playbook for building trust before you need it. 

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📲 Connect with Shayna Davis: [📷/shaynarattler]

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