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Re:I applied to 250 jobs and timed how long each one took by thaumaturgy on Tuesday October 03, 2023 @12:52PM (#37754432)
Okay, but I have a resume that is a good fit for a lot of different roles but isn't seen by any human ever because it doesn't include the specific combination of keywords mentioned in the job posting.

I am in the process right now of embedding keywords and a "shadow resume" invisibly in my resume to get past the stupid filtering software.

Employers are doing this to themselves.

Re:I applied to 250 jobs and timed how long each one took by kiltedpanda on Tuesday October 03, 2023 @01:05PM (#37754633)
Sure, tailoring your resume for a specific job is pretty standard. Perhaps an LLM that has access to your resume, along with loads of documentation on what you have previously done would provide for a much better automation process.

It could read the job spec, then tailor your application with information that is actually true. Starting off with a company with information that is false is not a great way to start a (hopefully) long relationship.

FWIW, we review every application we receive on the freelancer sites and do not use automated filters.

Re:I applied to 250 jobs and timed how long each one took by tuatoru on Tuesday October 03, 2023 @04:08PM (#37756880)
I sometimes think requiring people to telephone and navigate a voice system to get an application ID before they can apply might help.

Tiny barriers can have disproportionate effects.