January Newsletter - People In AI

2025, the jobs market is heating up...

First of all, how is it mid-January already? I swear, we just rang in the New Year, and now I’m here writing the first newsletter of 2025. Time flies when you’re busy, right? But hey, let’s be glad January’s moving along at a good pace.

“How’s the market?” “What are you seeing?” “Who’s hiring?”

These are the top three questions I hear daily at People In AI HQ. And here’s the answer: It’s been a storming start to the year at People in AI! New and existing clients are reaching out with fresh briefs, and they want the best talent fast. Good news for them—they’ve come to the right place.

For job seekers frustrated by LinkedIn’s application black hole or the slow-moving visible market, here’s a little secret: a lot of action happens behind the scenes. Most of the roles we handle are confidential—they never make it to LinkedIn. Why? Some clients don’t have time to advertise, and others create roles specifically for standout candidates.

Here’s an example: this week, we placed an MLOps candidate with a client who literally created a $250K role for them just three days after we introduced them. That’s the advantage of working with specialists like us. We know the right people hiring for the right roles—it’s not just about luck; it’s about knowing where to look and having the relationships to make things happen.

Speed Is the Name of the Game in 2025

“How do you hire top AI/ML talent fast?” It’s simple—this is all we do. Every single day, we’re building our network, tracking movers in the market, analyzing comp data, and strengthening our relationships. So when a client says, “I need someone now,” we already have the wheels in motion.

If you’ve been scrolling LinkedIn, you might have noticed that Big Tech is hiring again, and a talent squeeze is brewing. We’ve already felt it: candidates are juggling multiple offers, and comp packages are ticking upward. And we don’t see this trend slowing anytime soon. If you’re planning to hire this year, it’s time to get moving before the market gets even tighter.

2024 into 2025

Looking back, 2024 was a great year for People in AI, even in a tough market. But if you’ve been doom-scrolling LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably seen a collective sigh of relief across the recruitment industry. Recruiters are being recruited again, internal talent teams are buzzing, and big companies are starting to replace the people they let go.

Is everything sunshine and rainbows? Not quite. We’ve got a long way to go, but the vibe is noticeably more positive. And here at People in AI, we’re ready to keep that momentum going.

Big News: Sam Agre Joins People in AI!

We’re thrilled to announce that Sam Agre has officially joined People In AI as Co-Founder and Head of US Sales.

If you haven’t met Sam yet, here’s the rundown: he’s a legend in AI, ML, Data, and Engineering recruitment. He’s worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and best startups, and his clients love him for his enthusiasm, deep knowledge, honesty, and (yes, this matters) his Philly sports expertise.

Got hiring needs? Reach out toSam. He’s already making waves, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on board.