[k__]

I had the impression it was the other way around. A crowd of companies all searching for tech people.

[newfoundglory]

Yes, but they're all searching for "awesome" tech people, not just anyone.

[k__]

most of them don't have a choice, lol

[newfoundglory]

Most of them couldn't tell the difference, so they pick some internet advice like "hire people with many side projects!", which is why job seekers are told to create side projects to improve their chances.