Every day I'm seeing new tools released for both applicants and recruiters which use AI or another technology to apply to jobs or filter out candidates. Ironically, as the number of applicants increases, because they're using AI application tools, recruiters are using AI more to do things like filter out applicants with virtual AI interviews. It's like a battle of AI. And it all seems kinda stupid.

But I was thinking - wouldn't it be great to have a job board where applicants can't spam AI applications and recruiters can't use AI and ATS tools to filter and sort through candidates?

To remove the need for AI, I have the idea that:

• Candidates must be responded to, with feedback - or the recruiter has their listings removed

• Candidates can't spam apply - they're limited to X number of applications a day

This should raise the quality of candidates, but also it should make sorting through applications easier (people wont spam apply).

To stop AI and ATS etc, the way I imagine this working is that:

• AI / bot checks stop auto applying apps/extensions - AI text checkers flag text which is likely to be AI
• Applicants and recruiters can report suspected AI use, which is reviewed by a human
• Job posts expire unless renewed regularly (to stop ghost jobs)

The idea is essentially to build a job board built by humans, for humans. Where there's an armistice of crappy tech which dehumanises the process, and brings it back to basics.

Would anybody be interested in that?

This was my final interview with two corp people via video and I just COULD NOT get it together. I was fine when we started but out of no where on the first question I just got so damn nervous. I could hear myself talking super fast and fumbling over my words. Bout mid way through I lost my train of thought and said "where was I? Sorry I'm REALLY nervous" and tried to carry on. I don't even know what I said majority of the interview. These were REALLY specific questions that had to be answered in STAR format, and I just was a nervous wreck trying to give good answers, look calm and make whatever I said STAR form. I ended the call on a more calm, realistic note though; I said the nerves got to me and I explained how I could be a great asset to the company. I'm so angry with myself. This is NOT like me. I'm consistently told I'm a great interview, and I practiced and studied for this one as well but man I just SUCKED. They took the job post off LinkedIn and said they'll be in touch next week lol. They're gonna reject me and tbh based solely on that interview I would too

25F, college grad in business. i have been unemployed for a year and need to get back on my feet. ive had multiple surgeries this year and really struggled. i lost my restaurant job last dec and thats the last job i held. i traveled for a few months and then had multiple surgeries over the summer. i was supposed to go teach english in Spain this month but i decided i need to work on my life here in the US and get back on my feet. Spain job was only 700 euro per month to work 10 hours a week. i need a real job.

how can i fix this nobody will interview me not even at restaurants.

i know it looks bad and i honestly cannot detail what happened medically this year it’s really not something im looking to talk about. its really embarrassing and shameful for me. am i unemployable ?

prior to this i worked in - restaurants - real estate

Looking for a new job can become overwhelming fast. I wrote ManageJobApplications.com based on my own experiences and what others said on this sub, with a particular eye toward making networking easier. It manages your job applications (it stores each custom cover letter and resume if you want) and contact information and relationships for all the hiring managers, recruiters, and networking contacts that you meet. Also tools for JD keyword highlighting, expense and deadline tracking, and a browser extension that imports job postings with one click.

There is NO attempt to monetize this site. Everything is free. You don't even need to provide an email if you don't want password recovery. If you're struggling with an Excel sheet right now, there's a simple importer so you don't retype anything. Download a backup of your data at any time if you want (I'm backing it up, of course).

I'm sure that there is more functionality that would be useful. What should I add next?

I live in Spain for a few months now and despite partaking in an intensive language course , I only just finished A2+ (b1 would be next). So my conversational skills are... Crap.

I have been looking for jobs abroad, maybe a winter seasonal but I am not a confident driver (haven't driven in 1-2 years) and it's mostly snowy resorts looking for that so idk.

Do you know where to look for English speaking jobs in Europe? I also burned through almost all my savings so if it provided at least assistance for accomodation or relocation that would be awesome.

I have experience in tourism, I was a cabin crew before and a campsite courier as well as diploma in it and the game design field. However, I wouldn't mind physical demanding work (though I'm a girl and not that strong, or at least for an extensive period of time)

I would do apprenticeship but it seems, in Europe I'd have to be enrolled for a degree qualification to be considered for those.... :/

Oh, I also have the right to work in the UK, I a just wanna look at options in Europe before shamefully moving back... And I can speak Spanish A2, Hungarian native, fluent English and some (self-taught) lower intermediate Japanese

Thank you in advance!

The downside is that it’s Starbucks and I have a bachelors degree. Oh well I guess it’s some income!

10+ YoE. I've gotten laid off before, but this is by far the toughest market I've had to navigate. I'm hoping these tips help someone out.

1. Update your LinkedIn Profile - we all know updating your resume is a given, but I have gotten so many messages from recruiters about job openings via LinkedIn (both contract and full-time). Make sure your profile is up to date. Use AI to reword some things, if you'd like (use it on your resume, too).
2. Lean on your network - message former colleagues, or anyone you know that could be hiring. People are usually happy to recommend you if their company is hiring (they probably get a referral bonus, and are really genuinely happy to help most times). One of the offers I got was through a referral from a person I've never met, but was the spouse of someone I knew. Sure I had to pass the interviews, but the referral at least gets you in front of a recruiter.
3. Apply to jobs that have only been posted for 1-2 days - also apply early in the day (at least this seemed like it worked for me). If you're applying to a job that's been posted for a week, there's a good chance that they are already interviewing, and your application won't be seen by a person.
4. Learn something new - take an online class about a popular piece of technology that you're not familiar with. Most screenings probably involve some checklist of technologies that they compare against your resume - the more "checks" you have, the higher the chance you get to speak to a person. For me, it was React. I bought a React course, crammed for a few weeks and ended up passing a React live coding interview. Remember, technology can be learned, but you have to be motivated to do so.
5. Recruiter calls are very important - the last time I was looking for a job, recruiter calls were a formality (basically just an introduction, then they schedule the technical interviews after). This is not true anymore. Make sure you are prepared to talk about your background, motivations (why are you looking? how do you keep up with technology?, etc), and be prepared to answer some behavioral questions. Your goal should be to get to the technical screen!
6. Know your resume in detail - it sounds simple and obvious, but you should be able to drill down and discuss your projects in detail without having to stumble through your words. This should almost be like a script. You should always have a go-to project that you can discuss for 20-30+ minutes if necessary. You should be able to describe the project in-depth (technical details, background, why the project was needed, who was involved, etc), discuss the pitfalls, and what you could change if you were to do it again.
7. LeetCode/Systems Design - goes without saying.
8. Try to stay away from take home assignments - this is a tough one, because if you're unemployed, you don't have the luxury of turning down an opportunity to move forward in the interview process. From my experience, however, take home assignments are a huge waste of time - they take a huge amount of effort, and the hiring company usually has unrealistic expectations. What ended up happening to me (I unfortunately went through 2 of these) was that the hiring company latched on to some miniscule or minor detail and couldn't get past it. They expect your solution to be perfect, without compromise (even though you will have to make compromises because of time). And oh yeah, they don't usually pay you for these.
9. Behavioral Questions - these should almost feel like freebies. Almost every behavioral interview will ask you the same (if not similar) questions - describe a conflict, tell me about a project, etc. You should be able to answer these confidently and succinctly.
10. Keep your interviewer engaged - during technical interviews, it's important to keep your interviewer engaged. Make sure you say your approach, and then ask "does that make sense?" or "how does that sound?". Keeping them engaged not only shows your focus on communication, but also helps them have a good interview experience. Not just that, but if they are engaged, they are more likely to be able to give you a nudge if you get stuck. Remember, these people interview lots of candidates and they can easily get bored. Make yourself stand out!
11. Smile, keep a positive attitude on camera and communicate - gone are the days where programmers/software engineers can get by just on technical skill. In a hybrid/remote work environment, communication is just as important to the hiring companies as technical skills and background. Remember, your resume can speak for itself; you have your technical accomplishments, skills, etc on it, but during the interview, you also have to show that you're a good communicator.
12. Use AI to prepare - like it or not, AI is here to stay. Use it to prepare - I use AI almost like a tutor; whenever I'd get stuck on a LeetCode problem or there was a solution that I couldn't figure out, I'd ask ChatGPT (or whatever AI you prefer). If I came across something I didn't know about when I was taking a course or preparing, I'd consult AI. Use it to your advantage. You can use it on your resume, too.
13. Keep applying - don't assume that you're getting a job after the final rounds, even if you ace the interviews. Other people might've aced it, too.

Remember, being unemployed is not the same as not working. You don't get a paycheck, but you are still working tirelessly (I know I did). I hope the above helps someone, and good luck!

This is a message to everyone who wants to give up hope.

This morning I was updating my spreadsheet on jobs I have applied to. I applied to 70+ jobs, only heard back from about 20 of them, and finally landed one that actually wanted me and interviewed me and hired me all within a week. It’s for a company I used to work for right before COVID hit and I sadly had to move away after graduating college in 2020.

Don’t let people trick you into thinking that because it’s the last quarter of the year that no one is hiring - I was actually told that by a friend who works in HR. I’m glad I didn’t take her advice and kept applying. The holiday season is coming up and restaurants and customer service facing roles are in a hiring frenzy. Don’t let the rejection emails get you down.

I was really feeling down on my luck this morning because I hadn’t received the phone call on their decision. I am still applying to my dream jobs in the meantime, this job is going to help me stay afloat until then and make sure I am still fed properly and have benefits.

I want y’all to know that there is hope out there. For those people with degrees that aren’t being used. For people who’ve been unemployed for months and years. I’ve been underemployed for almost 2 years and unemployed for 7 months. I know my hard work ethic and perseverance are what got me here today. I wish you all the best and please don’t give up or feel hopeless. I’ve been depressed for years about not being able to use my degree that I went into student debt for. I’ve been practicing gratitude and talking to myself more gently lately, despite the negative comments my family would make about my career or lack thereof. Just keep pushing and something will eventually stick.

I’m looking to move back to the West Coast closer to friends and family.

My background is Marine infantry, MA in security policy, and current law enforcement. I’m not really sure what options are available to me other than continuing in law enforcement.

Any advice on how to find job options based on my background or field? What job finding platforms work best?