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re: 'Trying to Get a Job in 2026 is a Humiliation Ritual'
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:24 pm to BOSCEAUX
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:24 pm to BOSCEAUX
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I work for a giant corporation and the applicants apply to certain departments after they have passed the tests. All the applicants that passed the tests have their resumes sent to the department they chose. We have a team of 4 to 6 people go through every single one. 2 months ago I personally went through over 300. You can discard many in 5 seconds because they are woefully unqualified. I don’t doubt what you are saying but some places still lay eyes on 1000’s of resumes.
Similar here, just not a giant corp. Postings are online, resumes get submitted, a person filters them, invites them to apply based on 5 qualifying questions. Most don't even apply after they've been invited to do so after qualifying. For example, a system operator for a utility company that will occasionally talk to customers will get 350 resumes auto sent, 300 of which get sent because they were customer service reps at dollar store or walmart. 10 of the 50 that do qualify to apply will and your top two choices will fail the drug test. Its hard for employers too.
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Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:26 pm to Big Fat Guy
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nowadays the average person needs to send out 1,200 job applications to get a job.
This sounds like a bs stat
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:28 pm to Scruffy
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The underemployment rate of recent college graduates is 42.5%. College graduates are working service jobs, menial labor, etc.
Something I’ve noticed recently is the smart applicants are applying for field adjacent jobs. They usually shine against other applicants and it gets their foot in the door of the industry. Work that field adjacent job for awhile then start applying internally for what they really want. I’ve seen it work out for engineers on several occasions.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:43 pm to dgnx6
quote:Sure, but it would be better had they not saddled themselves with debt first.
Well that is my argument. So those people were always going to work those jobs, degree or not.
We should stop telling everyone to go to college.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:48 pm to Ping Pong
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps millenial
Oh wait yall don’t wear work boots yall all wear those “highdude” slippers now
Oh wait yall don’t wear work boots yall all wear those “highdude” slippers now
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:49 pm to Big Fat Guy
Best way to get a job has always been to know someone.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 3:54 pm to Big Fat Guy
Here are the stats from my most recent job search. 13 years of o&g, jumped to construction for the experience. This occured over a month.
I should add that the offer I accepted was delivered solely through reference from an old coworker. While I had several offers none of them could match. The old addage remains true.
I should add that the offer I accepted was delivered solely through reference from an old coworker. While I had several offers none of them could match. The old addage remains true.
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 3/25/26 at 4:01 pm to Scruffy
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He is likely referencing 50s, 60s, 70s. There is a lot of data that shows how those of older ages have a much harder time getting hired for a multitude of reasons. Plan accordingly and build your retirement accounts when you are younger.
That’s what I’m trying to do now. I’ll be 45 in a few months and have been with the same company for 24 years. At this point I don’t want to think of getting a new job in my 50’s or 60’s. If something happens and I don’t have a job in my 50’s I hope to have enough saved to not worry about it.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:32 pm to SallysHuman
The prevalence of contractor work has contributed greatly to this.
Bidding projects to a prime contractor or government agency usually requires resumes to be submitted with your proposal.
If you win, you contact the person and hire them.
Bidding projects to a prime contractor or government agency usually requires resumes to be submitted with your proposal.
If you win, you contact the person and hire them.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:38 pm to Big Fat Guy
I wouldn't hire this guy.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:39 pm to Big Fat Guy
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Guy mentioned some stats that stuck with me--nowadays the average person needs to send out 1,200 job applications to get a job
Average? bullshite
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Also said the average age of a new hire nowadays is 43 years old.
With working age being 18-65, this doesn’t seem that surprising. I wonder how many people historically switched companies mid careers. I believe it’s KUCH more common now.
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Said the only reason AI hasn't taken over more jobs yet is because the companies haven't figured out how to handle liability for mistakes made by AI.
I could buy that.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:49 pm to Sus-Scrofa
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simply refuse to believe the average person is sending out 1,200 legit applications.
In 2024, it took me about 400 applications to get an offer of employment. I am in my 30's, have a bachelor's, 3 or 4 technical certificates, and no gaps in employment.
Also had to move out of Louisiana and move to a major city to get that offer.
That was in my field though and I was luckily employed at the time.
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:50 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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while the other is using AI to misrepresent their experience, writing abilities...essentially all the things that portray their skills. It's not that person applying, it's the AI applying.
How is that materially different from hiring a resume writer, which has been done for decades?
If you are faking your qualifications, that’s wrong, but has nothing to do with AI. Humans can lie too.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:16 pm to Big Fat Guy
I watched the whole video. A couple of takeaways. He cited experts who are predicting 90% unemployment in the near future. Never heard that one. He’s looking for a job presumably and trashing female HR employees and calling them DEI hires. He also talked disparaging about corporate work environments.
If I was a hiring manager today and saw this video, I would not have given this guy a second look.
Now my questions for him:
You’re a senior. How old are you? What work experiences have you had in high school and college?
Did you intern or co-op?
Now the kicker. What’s your degree in and what skills do you have to bring to any job? What’s your GPA overall and in your major?
I’d like to know what school too. Do they have a placement office to assist seniors with finding their first job after graduation? Do they sponsor job fairs? Did you use any of their services?
I’d love for this kid to be on this board , or others in a similar situation, respond. I’m really curious.
If I was a hiring manager today and saw this video, I would not have given this guy a second look.
Now my questions for him:
You’re a senior. How old are you? What work experiences have you had in high school and college?
Did you intern or co-op?
Now the kicker. What’s your degree in and what skills do you have to bring to any job? What’s your GPA overall and in your major?
I’d like to know what school too. Do they have a placement office to assist seniors with finding their first job after graduation? Do they sponsor job fairs? Did you use any of their services?
I’d love for this kid to be on this board , or others in a similar situation, respond. I’m really curious.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:17 pm to UptownJoeBrown
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I’m shocked corporations haven’t done away with remote work 100%.
They pretty much have except for very niche roles. Offering remote is pretty much a last ditch recruiting strategy if you can't find anyone local.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:21 pm to Brosef Stalin
Yep, not sure what the company is thinking regarding "entry level".
Checking a defense contractor job listing for a entry level Systems Engineer, one of the desirements was experience using DOORS. DOORS is an application used to manage requirements.
How many new grads have ever used DOORS or ever seen it?
I'd bet next to 0.
Checking a defense contractor job listing for a entry level Systems Engineer, one of the desirements was experience using DOORS. DOORS is an application used to manage requirements.
How many new grads have ever used DOORS or ever seen it?
I'd bet next to 0.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:22 pm to UptownJoeBrown
My employer is 100% remote. We don’t even have a physical headquarters anymore.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:24 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
Got let go in August 24 at 54 years old. Hired in December 24 and still with current company.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:43 pm to Deplorableinohio
To me it's about the bigger picture.
He looks like he's at least an average guy.
There used to be a time in this country when almost every average guy who wanted to could get a job without sending out hundreds of resumes, jumping through a bunch of pre-interviews and administrative hoops, and he could support an entire family with that job.
I have a relative who, just out of high school with just a high school degree, walked into a major telecom company and got a job that could have eventually allowed her to retire a millionaire with stock options, a pension and a gold watch retirement.
That doesn't exist anymore. It sounds so crazy compared to what it's like today that you'd think it's made up.
It's just a whole different world today.
He looks like he's at least an average guy.
There used to be a time in this country when almost every average guy who wanted to could get a job without sending out hundreds of resumes, jumping through a bunch of pre-interviews and administrative hoops, and he could support an entire family with that job.
I have a relative who, just out of high school with just a high school degree, walked into a major telecom company and got a job that could have eventually allowed her to retire a millionaire with stock options, a pension and a gold watch retirement.
That doesn't exist anymore. It sounds so crazy compared to what it's like today that you'd think it's made up.
It's just a whole different world today.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 6:54 pm to SallysHuman
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It stinks that you can't just walk into a place and apply directly anymore.
Honestly, you can.
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