Why Job Searching Feels Broken

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Why Job Searching Feels Broken

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This episode explores what it feels like to search for a job in today’s AI-driven market through the experience of a web content specialist navigating long-term unemployment. You will learn how automation affects applications, why scams are becoming more common, how versatility can work against candidates, and why creativity and human connection still matter when hiring systems feel impersonal and inconsistent. Connect with Gilbert linkedin.com/in/gilbertneal Key takeaways AI can make job searches feel more difficult instead of easier Scams are becoming more common in online job markets Versatility is not always rewarded in hiring systems Specialization is often favored over broad skill sets Creativity is being squeezed out of many roles Long job searches take an emotional toll Volunteer work can help maintain purpose and skills Not every rejection reflects a lack of ability Human stories are hidden behind automated applications Hope and persistence are necessary in unstable job markets Timestamps 00:00 Job search challenges today 01:17 A long-term job search experience 04:49 How AI affects applications 07:16 Versatility versus specialization 09:52 Finding hope in a difficult market Keywords job search AI impact job market versatility job applications hiring challenges job seekers career advice employment trends content specialist

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