Unless you’re a trust-fund kid,won the lotto, were born into extreme wealth, or have someone else to help pay the bills, chances are high that you need to work to live. Over 161 million people are employed in the U.S.accordingto data from late last year. More than 7 million people don’t have jobs. There’s a big group of people seekingwork, and it includes some who are currently employed.But as they’ve discovered, navigating the recruitment process can sometimes be hell on earth. From dumb job descriptions to ridiculous requirements and expectations from recruiters, and endless interviews that go nowhere slowly, people seem to be going through the most.Online communityRecruiting Hellhas over 770,000 members, all commiserating with each other about the horrors of job hunting and/or hiring new talent. “We’ll pay you in experience!” reads the page, before inviting people to share their nightmarish stories of searching for work.Bored Pandahas picked the best posts from the community, and we can only hope you have the good fortune of not having to encounter any of these situations anytime soon. Don’t miss the chat we had withResume GeniusCareer Expert Nathan Soto, about how to navigate the sometimes rocky hunt for jobs.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Unless you’re a trust-fund kid,won the lotto, were born into extreme wealth, or have someone else to help pay the bills, chances are high that you need to work to live. Over 161 million people are employed in the U.S.accordingto data from late last year. More than 7 million people don’t have jobs. There’s a big group of people seekingwork, and it includes some who are currently employed.
But as they’ve discovered, navigating the recruitment process can sometimes be hell on earth. From dumb job descriptions to ridiculous requirements and expectations from recruiters, and endless interviews that go nowhere slowly, people seem to be going through the most.
Online communityRecruiting Hellhas over 770,000 members, all commiserating with each other about the horrors of job hunting and/or hiring new talent. “We’ll pay you in experience!” reads the page, before inviting people to share their nightmarish stories of searching for work.
Bored Pandahas picked the best posts from the community, and we can only hope you have the good fortune of not having to encounter any of these situations anytime soon. Don’t miss the chat we had withResume GeniusCareer Expert Nathan Soto, about how to navigate the sometimes rocky hunt for jobs.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Landing a job is no walk in the park, and some recruiters will make you feel like you’re jumping through narrow hoops of fire. To get some tips for job seekers, Bored Panda reached out toNathan Soto. He’s a Career Expert from online resume building platformResume Genius.“To stand out in today’s job market, job seekers should focus on three essentials: staying on top of industry trends, building genuine connections, and nailing interviews,” Soto told us during our interview.He adds that job seekers should follow companies and industry leaders online to stay current on the latest developments in their field. “Networking (both online and in person) can lead to advice and referrals you wouldn’t find otherwise,” advises Soto.“When it comes to interviews, do your homework on the company, practice answers that highlight your skills, and come ready with smart questions about the company and position to show you’re serious about the role.”
Landing a job is no walk in the park, and some recruiters will make you feel like you’re jumping through narrow hoops of fire. To get some tips for job seekers, Bored Panda reached out toNathan Soto. He’s a Career Expert from online resume building platformResume Genius.
“To stand out in today’s job market, job seekers should focus on three essentials: staying on top of industry trends, building genuine connections, and nailing interviews,” Soto told us during our interview.
He adds that job seekers should follow companies and industry leaders online to stay current on the latest developments in their field. “Networking (both online and in person) can lead to advice and referrals you wouldn’t find otherwise,” advises Soto.
“When it comes to interviews, do your homework on the company, practice answers that highlight your skills, and come ready with smart questions about the company and position to show you’re serious about the role.”
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Soto says job seekers should think twice about responding to job ads that are more than 2 months old, because they might be ghost job postings. “Ghost jobs are positions that are advertised but aren’t actively being recruited for,” explained Soto. “Check the company’s website or social media accounts to verify that the job you want is cross-posted there.”
“Another potential red flag is when you’re interacting with hiring managers who can’t clearly answer questions about the role, and interviewers who haven’t looked at your resume,” he cautioned.
Soto tells Bored Panda that employers are looking for candidates who have the skills they need. “Whether you show it through your experience or through qualifications, what matters most is that you have those skills,” he said.“Impressive experience can usually make up for a lack of qualifications, and likewise the right qualifications can often make up for a lack of experience in a specific job.”
Soto tells Bored Panda that employers are looking for candidates who have the skills they need. “Whether you show it through your experience or through qualifications, what matters most is that you have those skills,” he said.
“Impressive experience can usually make up for a lack of qualifications, and likewise the right qualifications can often make up for a lack of experience in a specific job.”
More than 60% of the American workforce doesn’t have a college degree, but that’s not stopping them from earning big bucks.Accordingto CNBC, many of the country’s top companies, including Walmart, Amazon, Apple, GM, Bank of America, Uber, Nike, Delta Air Lines, and Target are removing degree requirements from job postings.CNBC adds that it’s becoming more common for companies to hire based on skills rather than qualifications.
More than 60% of the American workforce doesn’t have a college degree, but that’s not stopping them from earning big bucks.Accordingto CNBC, many of the country’s top companies, including Walmart, Amazon, Apple, GM, Bank of America, Uber, Nike, Delta Air Lines, and Target are removing degree requirements from job postings.
CNBC adds that it’s becoming more common for companies to hire based on skills rather than qualifications.
“Gen Z job seekers are increasingly foregoing college and seeking out meaningful, lucrative work that doesn’t require a university degree," revealed another Resume Genius career expert, Eva Chan, in a press release.“Along with a shift from experience-based hiring to skills-based hiring, this creates the perfect conditions for people to consider a variety of fulfilling roles they may have never considered before,” added Chan.
“Gen Z job seekers are increasingly foregoing college and seeking out meaningful, lucrative work that doesn’t require a university degree," revealed another Resume Genius career expert, Eva Chan, in a press release.
“Along with a shift from experience-based hiring to skills-based hiring, this creates the perfect conditions for people to consider a variety of fulfilling roles they may have never considered before,” added Chan.
Resume Genius recentlyreleasedits “10 Highest Paying Jobs Without A Degree In 2025” report. Topping the list is an elevator and escalator installer and repairer, who has a median annual salary of $102,420. Instead of a college degree, recruiters are looking for those with a high school diploma and a 4-year apprenticeship, along with a state license or certification.Transportation, storage, and distribution managers aren’t faring too bad either, with a median salary of around $99,200. There are about 211,800 jobs available in that sector and the typical educational requirements are a high school diploma with no work experience needed. Of course, that varies from company to company.
Resume Genius recentlyreleasedits “10 Highest Paying Jobs Without A Degree In 2025” report. Topping the list is an elevator and escalator installer and repairer, who has a median annual salary of $102,420. Instead of a college degree, recruiters are looking for those with a high school diploma and a 4-year apprenticeship, along with a state license or certification.
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers aren’t faring too bad either, with a median salary of around $99,200. There are about 211,800 jobs available in that sector and the typical educational requirements are a high school diploma with no work experience needed. Of course, that varies from company to company.
If you’re an electrical power-line installer and repairer, you could rake in $85,420 a year. Again, no degree needed. But you will need a high school diploma or GED, as well as an apprenticeship and hands-on classroom instruction.If you fancy life on the edge while serving and protecting, you’ll be glad to know you can earn around $74,910 as a detective or criminal investigator. You’ll need a high school diploma, and some fairly stringent police academy training. According to Resume Genius, there are more than 790,000 jobs available.
If you’re an electrical power-line installer and repairer, you could rake in $85,420 a year. Again, no degree needed. But you will need a high school diploma or GED, as well as an apprenticeship and hands-on classroom instruction.
If you fancy life on the edge while serving and protecting, you’ll be glad to know you can earn around $74,910 as a detective or criminal investigator. You’ll need a high school diploma, and some fairly stringent police academy training. According to Resume Genius, there are more than 790,000 jobs available.
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