The people behind this post have each been through multiple job searches where progress felt reactive rather than intentional. Even with solid backgrounds, the process often lacked structure, visibility, and meaningful feedback. Decisions were made with limited information, and effort did not always translate into learning.
One recurring issue was the absence of feedback loops. CVs were edited repeatedly without understanding what actually improved outcomes. Interviews were prepared for without clarity on how candidates were perceived. Rejections arrived without explanation, leaving people to change direction blindly.
Over time, it became apparent that job seekers are asked to make high-stakes decisions with almost no structure. What should be changed and why? Which signals matter at each stage? How do you distinguish between a positioning issue, a communication issue, or a simple lack of fit?
Most tools address isolated moments in the process. A CV template here. Interview tips there. But the job search itself remains fragmented, with no clear way to connect actions to outcomes.
This raises a broader question. What would it look like if job search were treated as a system rather than a set of disconnected tasks? Something with feedback, structure, and visibility, instead of guesswork and repetition.
Treating job search as a system rather than a series of disconnected tasks may be one of the most overlooked opportunities in how careers are navigated today.
Curious how others here think about this - where does the job search process break down most for you?
Signatura•4w ago