Finding a new job today is a lot harder than 20 years ago, for a number of reasons:
1. Finding appropriate jobs from a pool of vacancies from search engines
2. The use of ATS to screen applications, prior to interview
3. The need to show good interview techniques
4. Ageism & envyism in hiring managers (not measurable but lots of evidence)
5. Certification requirements
Politicians should note that these factors prevent Full Employment ever being attained at national levels.

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I don't know that I agree with this. It is definitely different. But not necessarily harder. Today you have digital access at your fingertips . In a nano second you can fire blast your resume' to hundreds of potential establishments. You can have virtual interviews scheduled 5 minutes apart, making the process streamlined and can be done in a single day.

Years ago, you filled out an application and a resume' in person to each potential job inquiry. You had to drive to each place, talk to a secretary, fill out an application, submit your resume', only to go back home and wait for a phone call. If you were lucky enough to stumble across a place that was actually hiring.

As the weeks ticked by, you spent countless hours on the phone, calling and recalling each place that you submitted an application to. Finally when you did land an interview, the hiring company was always at an advantage because there were more candidates than available positions. Thus you were in an office competing against upwards of 30 people, all looking for the same job. The ONLY opening that was available.

So, no.. I can not agree that it used to be easier. It was a struggle and candidates have become lazy. Nobody wants to work for it anymore. Which reflects in the substandard work that is often performed.

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I totally agree. It feels like the process has become more complicated with things like ATS systems and the emphasis on certifications (and then other people say certs don't matter so it's confusing). It’s harder to stand out now I would say, especially with so many applicants online. I feel like something has gotta change soon or else so many people are going to default on their loans/go bankrupt, etc. I know so many people looking for work right now

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