Case study: The average job seeker can expect to spend 51 hours just filling out applications

I did a little experiment auditing major companies' application process. I was hoping to find some hidden gem companies that would help job hunters save some time.

What I mostly found was the job hunting process is beyond broken...

• On average each job application took 31 minutes
• The quickest application took 21 minutes and the longest over 40
• On average each application contained over 50 questions
• Resume uploads do not reliably auto-fill out work history in companies’ proprietary systems.
• All required the applicant set up an account on their website. Which takes time, and unlike other standard job hunting docs like a resume or CV is only good for 1 company.
• Most companies aren’t optimizing their applications for mobile- further complicating the hunt for those with no desktop device.
• Want a job? Get ready to provide your social security number and other private information.
• Many companies are not open and authentic about the length of their job application process. This makes it difficult for applicants to realize upfront the level of effort required is not equal to the level of interest they have in the job.

If you've been job hunting hard, this is probably not surprising to you. But it does kind of show just how borked up companies have made the job hunt.

You can read a little bit more about it here: https://www.zippia.com/advice/job-hunters-51-hours-applying/

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