Published on 12/31/2022 12:05 by Harper Wells

The Job Hunt: A Technological Adventure or Misadventure?

In today’s tech-savvy world, you’d think finding a job would be a breeze, right? Swipe right on a job, and voila, you’re hired! Well, not quite. Despite all the shiny new recruitment tech, job seeking can still feel like navigating a maze blindfolded.

All About the Bosses, Not the Seekers

Most of the tech wizardry in hiring has focused on making employers’ lives easier. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are fantastic at sorting through heaps of resumes, but they sometimes send perfectly good candidates into a digital “black hole,” never to be heard from again.

Information Overload

With countless job boards and platforms, the job hunt can feel like a never-ending scroll. It’s like online dating but with less romance and more rejection letters.

So where does that leave us?

So, as we continue this digital dance between job seekers and employers, let’s hope for a future where the tech serves both sides of the hiring equation. In the meantime, keep networking, stay persistent, and remember: finding the right job might feel like a quest from a fantasy novel, but with a bit of resilience and humor, you’ll slay that job dragon in no time!

Written by Harper Wells