"Applying online, if I'm being really honest, has to be one of the most degrading and depressing things people do,"
"never seen it this bad"
"If I was looking for a job in 2026 I would honestly stop applying online,"
"all of these recruiters that are on those platforms, the way you're going to show up in the recruiting results is by engaging with their company's content."
Applying online has become degrading and ineffective for many job seekers. Employers have pulled back on hiring and posted ghost jobs while AI-generated applications and auto-apply tools flood postings with hundreds of applicants. Traditional online application methods are unlikely to succeed in 2026. The most effective path is to be recruited by boosting online presence and making strategic connections. Tactics include following 20 to 40 target companies on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn, commenting thoughtfully on their content, creating original posts that discuss work and industry topics, and connecting with recruiters and employees at dream companies. Recruiter-sourced hires rose 72% since 2023 to nearly 15% last year, per Glassdoor.
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