# The Job Search Is BROKEN: Apply. Ghosted. Repeat.

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Podcast: [Egotastic FunTime: The ReLoaded Cut | Sci-Fi, AI & Pop Culture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/egotastic-funtime-reloaded-6371431)
Published: 2026-09-24T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Modern Job Search... JP was laid off, immediately started applying for work—and discovered just how frustrating the modern job search has become. From automated résumé screening and AI hiring tools to ghost jobs, employer silence, and hundreds of applicants competing for the same position, is technology actually making it harder for workers and employers to find each other? Have you experienced the modern job search? How many applications did it take before you received an interview? Do you think hiring has become too automated? Tell me your story. SUPPORT EGOTASTIC FUNTIME I'm currently searching for my next job while continuing to create Egotastic FunTime. If you're enjoying the show and you're in a position to help, every bit of support helps keep the lights on while I navigate this transition. Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/EgoPatreon PayPal: https://paypal.me/egotasticfuntime Listening, following, sharing the podcast, leaving a review, and telling somebody else about Egotastic FunTime also helps tremendously. RECOMMENDED READING The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster — Steve Dalton If you’re stuck in the apply-wait-ghosted-repeat cycle, this is one of the most relevant books you could pick up right now. Instead of telling you to just “apply to more jobs,” it focuses on using technology more strategically, identifying better-fit employers, making real human connections, and improving your chances of getting to an actual interview. If the modern job search feels broken to you too, this is a practical place to start. Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TmCGkP As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase through the link above, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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