Job Hunting in the Agentic Era: Sell Outcomes, Not Just Implementation
abhijithneil · x · 2026-07-30
The author points out a common mistake in today's job market, especially among seniors: still selling skills like "built full-stack apps" or "built a product." In the agentic era where AI makes implementation easier, these technical feats are no longer as impressive.
Instead, candidates should pivot to selling outcomes. Focus on what uniquely qualifies you and the tangible value you bring to save the company time and resources.
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