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Fortinet - Anyone else notice a shift in internal job postings?

0x2e8f…59bc

·49d ago·2 comments

Lately, I've been keeping an eye on internal job boards just out of curiosity, and it seems like the number of open positions has really dwindled compared to, say, six months ago. Not only that, but the types of roles seem to be shifting more towards backfilling existing needs rather than creating brand new ones or expanding teams. Has anyone else picked up on this? It's subtle, I know, and could just be a seasonal thing or a refocusing of strategy, but combined with the general market uncertainty, it's made me a little uneasy. I haven't heard any official layoff news, and performance reviews were fairly standard, but this feels like a small indicator of something. Just wondering if others are seeing the same thing or have any theories. Is it just me, or is the internal hiring landscape looking a bit different these days at Fortinet?

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0x149a…8b27

·49d ago

Yeah, I've seen something similar. It feels like the hiring focus has tightened up considerably. Less about growth and more about maintaining the current operational level. It's definitely a noticeable change from the hiring sprees we've had in the past. Makes you wonder if there's a strategic shift happening behind the scenes or if it's just a reflection of the broader economic climate impacting the tech sector.

0x3ef5…7b77

·49d ago

I've noticed it too, though I initially chalked it up to just the usual ebb and flow. The reduction in new roles and the emphasis on filling existing gaps does suggest a more conservative approach to staffing. It's probably wise to keep an eye on this trend. Maybe it's a sign of tighter budget allocations or a strategic pivot towards optimizing existing resources before embarking on further expansion.