I hate it.

Many people probably do. But we have no choice.

Applying to jobs would be manageable if only it was that simple. If only it was just submitting your resumé and application. But no. It's not that simple. It's always about connections. It's always about "putting yourself out there." If you're not the extrovert type, you join others in the lowest bracket of applicants. Never seen, if at all. At that point, it's not even your skills or merits that get you into the job. Of course, there's the argument that, even if you knew people, passing the interview is on you. Okay but right now, what are the chances of landing a job purely from an application?

Very low. You're supposed to "reach out." Follow up. And that's why they say job hunting is a full-time job. Back in the day, sure, a resumé would be good enough to get an interview. Nowadays with so many applicants and with applications being electronically screened by AI, chances are even slimmer. Companies don't have the time or manpower to send out rejection emails to every applicant, so you, as an applicant, is literally a sitting duck not knowing if your application was even seen. And not knowing why you were not shortlisted unless you follow-up. To who? You don't even know who saw your application.

Why isn't the application process easier for job hunters? Is it also a screening process? But why can't applicants find an addressee (for cover letters) easily? Maybe it's just me wanting things to more accessible.

But is that so much to ask?

I hate it.

Many people probably do. But we have no choice.

Applying to jobs would be manageable if only it was that simple. If only it was just submitting your resumé and application. But no. It's not that simple. It's always about connections. It's always about "putting yourself out there." If you're not the extrovert type, you join others in the lowest bracket of applicants. Never seen, if at all. At that point, it's not even your skills or merits that get you into the job. Of course, there's the argument that, even if you knew people, passing the interview is on you. Okay but right now, what are the chances of landing a job purely from an application?

Very low. You're supposed to "reach out." Follow up. And that's why they say job hunting is a full-time job. Back in the day, sure, a resumé would be good enough to get an interview. Nowadays with so many applicants and with applications being electronically screened by AI, chances are even slimmer. Companies don't have the time or manpower to send out rejection emails to every applicant, so you, as an applicant, is literally a sitting duck not knowing if your application was even seen. And not knowing why you were not shortlisted unless you follow-up. To who? You don't even know who saw your application.

Why isn't the application process easier for job hunters? Is it also a screening process? But why can't applicants find an addressee (for cover letters) easily? Maybe it's just me wanting things to more accessible.

But is that so much to ask?