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That is strange, I have maybe written 10 applications in my whole life (embedded development, µC in C mainly).

I did a "sabbatical" for a year shorty after my first job and then switched to another company. So I guess I was unemployed for more than 6 month technically.

I guess it depends on locality a lot, I mostly wrote applications on my own initiative and didn't use channels like LinkedIn aside from researching contacts.

I wouldn't focus on what stacks you use, just tell them which problems you solve with it. Larger companies have non-tech people in HR and they might think you to be a freak or snake charmer if you mention Python.

Consider taking the initiative on applications and maybe target companies that don't primarily develop software (those offer far better condition in my experience. Maybe not money-wise, but overall).

Some companies are vulnerable to buzz words. If you know Python you could venture into ML. Has high value now, but I think companies might not be too healthy if they focus too much on buzz.