Was Graeber Right About “Bullshit Jobs” All Along?
In 2013, an anthropologist wrote an essay claiming 40% of jobs are pointless. The internet lost its mind. A decade later, the evidence suggests he[…]
Lazy Girl Jobs and BS Jobs: The Dream vs. The Trap
“I work maybe 10 hours a week and get paid for 40. Living the dream!” …Or are you? In 2023, TikTok discovered “lazy girl jobs.”[…]
Hiring Managers, HR, and AI: The Bermuda Triangle of Incompetence
Your resume didn’t disappear because you’re unqualified. It disappeared because three different groups of people are too busy blaming each other to actually hire you.[…]
3 Types of Recruiters: The Psychology Behind Each Role
Disclaimer: This article contains generalizations that don’t apply to more than 99.9% of all people Wait—Who Even Becomes a Recruiter in the First Place? Before[…]
The Job Opening Timeline: What It Really Means When a Role Stays Open for Days, Weeks, Months, or Years
A job posting that’s been open for three days tells you something very different than one that’s been open for three months. Most people don’t[…]
LinkedIn’s ‘Pick Me’ Era: A Gold Mine for Independent Recruiters
Something’s changed on LinkedIn. Job seekers aren’t just applying anymore—they’re performing. They’re optimizing their profiles with SEO keywords, posting “engaging content” to attract attention, and[…]
Why Can’t Job Seekers Tell Real Recruiters from Scammers Anymore?
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. A desperate job seeker receives an email: “Congratulations! We reviewed your resume and have an exciting opportunity[…]
How Staffing Agencies Have Excuses for Every Unethical Practice (And Why They’re All BS)
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. The staffing industry operates in a peculiar space where practices that would get an individual prosecuted for[…]
The Paradox of Staffing Agencies with Job Boards: Uh, Hello?!
Walk into any conversation with a staffing agency and you’ll hear variations of the same pitch: “We have exclusive access to top talent.” “Our proprietary[…]
The Dark Side of the Staffing Industry: What Candidates and Employers Don’t See
Disclaimer: This article describes practices observed across the staffing industry based on insider accounts, public records, and industry analysis. Not all agencies engage in all[…]