"A.I. recruiters, endless online portals, and job openings that were never meant to be filled. Welcome to "Job Search Hell." Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds. Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support."
"This week, Anna learns about how frustrating it is to apply for jobs these days, especially for early-career folks, even those with college degrees. First, Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw talks about what it was like to list his job as "stay-at-home son" on national television. Then Slate writer Nitish Pahwa explains why talented people like Brendan are having such a hard time securing work. And finally, Anna discusses the growing prevalence of layoffs with Melanie Ehrenkranz, who writes a newsletter appropriately called Laid Off."
AI recruiters and endless online portals create pronounced friction in modern job searches, especially for early-career candidates with college degrees. Employers sometimes post openings without genuine intent to hire, channeling applicants into automated systems that produce little feedback or follow-up. Personal accounts include a Jeopardy champion who listed his job as "stay-at-home son" and commentary from writers explaining why talented people struggle to secure stable employment. Layoffs are increasing in frequency, and newsletters and coverage document that trend. Podcast distribution choices and subscription models affect access to ad-free episodes and bonus material for listeners.
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