How I d Break Into Tech In 2026 after The Ai Layoffs

The tech job market has changed fast. . . Layoffs, AI, and shifting hiring standards are forcing software engineers to rethink everything. . . In this video, I break down how AI is quietly reshaping tech – and exactly how I’d break into tech in 2026 from zero by focusing on agency, creativity, and context engineering instead of just coding harder.. . 🚀 JOIN MY TECH COMMUNITY: SWE LAUNCHPAD. Inside, you’ll learn How to break Into tech with practical resources, job prep guidance, and real industry insights you won’t find in school. . → https://swelaunchpad.com. . ✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER. Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech. . → https://sajjaad.substack.com/. . 🗣️ INVITE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT. → https://forms.gle/p38f7Jqt7FjYWtYU7. . 🧑‍💻 LEARN TO CODE. Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript.. → https://coddy.tech/ (It’s FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!). . ⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS:. 📸 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/. 📱 TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader. 🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/…. . TIMESTAMPS. . 0:00 – Tech layoffs are everywhere. 0:07 – How I’d Break Into Tech. 0:57 – Industrial evolution. 2:49 – AI’s progress curve is different. 3:25 – From IQ to agency. 4:16 – What “agency” actually means. 5:05 – Creative context engineering explained. 8:04 – Why creativity still beats AI. 9:15 – AI + Humans = Maximum Productivity. 10:19 – Start thinking like an AI Founder. 11:05 – Rules for surviving the AI era