Why No One Is Hiring You-And It's Not Your Resume
Briefly

Despite optimizing applications and resumes, job seekers are facing a frustrating hiring landscape filled with ghost postings and ineffective communication. A startling 68% of candidates abandon job applications due to their complexity, while hiring practices from companies often prioritize misleading job postings to collect resumes rather than genuinely hiring. Moreover, AI filters are rejecting applicants before they even reach a human eye, further complicating an already challenging job search. The application process has transformed into an obstacle course, discouraging many qualified candidates from continuing their pursuit.
A staggering 68% of job seekers abandon applications due to length or complexity, with 60% saying complicated forms lead them to dropping out.
Many companies post jobs they've already filled or have no plans to fill, to collect resumes or gauge market interest—think ghost postings.
The hiring process today features more red flags than a dating app; many qualified candidates find themselves lost in a frustrating system.
AI filters are increasingly rejecting applicants before any human review, compounding the challenges in a system often filled with ghost postings.
Read at Forbes
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