"They voiced a wide range of frustrations about their searches - including slow hiring timelines, so-called "ghost jobs," "suspected ageism, employers going silent midway through the process, overwhelming competition for each role, and the belief that AI filters areoften screening their résumés before a human ever sees them."
""I believe the hiring system is broken," said Matthew English, who's been looking for full-time work since October 2024 after a decadeslong career in accounting. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs - from accounting roles to the Chick-fil-A cow mascot - he's been unable to secure a full-time offer. He said he's burned through much of his savings, and that last Christmas, he couldn't afford to buy gifts for his family."
Job seekers in 2025 report prolonged searches, slow hiring timelines, and employers going silent, creating widespread frustration across generations. Many suspect AI résumé filters are screening applications before humans review them, while others describe so-called ghost jobs and suspected ageism as barriers. Employers are hiring at one of the lowest rates since 2013, and expectations of finding new work within months have dropped to historic lows. Individual cases include long-career professionals who have exhausted savings and face hardship. Job seekers are responding by forming peer communities and coping strategies to endure extended unemployment and financial strain.
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