6 in 10 Job Seekers Say Their Applications Go Unseen by Humans
Summary
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The job search landscape is tougher than ever, and digital hiring systems leave applicants feeling frustrated and unseen. Twenty-seven percent admit to lying on their applications, 42% are applying to jobs theyre overqualified for, and 71% are venturing outside their industry in hopes of getting hired. "With ATS systems increasingly filtering applications before any human review, job seekers need to adapt their strategies by optimizing resumes for keyword relevance to improve their chances of getting noticed." For the complete State of Job Searching Survey report and additional insights, please visit https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/careers/basics/job-search-behavior or contact Nathan Barber at [email protected]. The Pollfish survey used a mix of multiple-choice and scale-based questions to assess job application experiences, challenges, and perceptions about hiring processes.