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Economy

bucolic_frolic

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2. To add to that laundry list of problems.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:44 PM

Jan 6

AI has exacerbated a hiring squeeze. Applicants are using AI to tweak their resumes, and are able to do so faster. I'm seeing recruiter videos and hearing anecdotal evidence of companies receiving not 200, but 2000 resumes per opening. Hiring managers also have jobs to do and can't process that amount of applications. 80% or more go in the trash without being considered. Managers make poor hiring decisions, or put them off until they refine their criteria. So openings go unfilled.

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Our Economy Is In Danger, Here's Why: Robert Reich 💸 [View all] appalachiablue Jan 6 OP

we are already well into that "two-tiered society" Skittles Jan 6 #1

For real, it's moving along unfortunately. appalachiablue Jan 6 #3

To add to that laundry list of problems. bucolic_frolic Jan 6 #2

Awful! one major problem and mess compounded by another. Crisis.. appalachiablue Jan 6 #4