The Hiring System Is Broken: Why Your Job Search Isn’t Working and What to Do About It

The hiring system has changed, but most job-search advice hasn’t caught up. From ghost jobs and AI screening to algorithms that can repeat bias across employers, there’s more happening between your application and a human than you may realize. In this episode, Jill Griffin breaks down what’s happening behind the scenes and why your strategy needs to go beyond applying for posted jobs.• What the LinkedIn investigation, Workday lawsuit, and new AI hiring research reveal about the systems screening candidates• Why applying to ten different companies may not mean you’re getting ten independent chances to be considered• How to shift your strategy toward positioning, relationships, visibility, and opportunities that exist beyond the application processSources:Lauren Weber & Leslie Kwoh, The Wall Street Journal, "Beware the Phantom Job Listing" (2013)Te-Ping Chen, The Wall Street Journal, "Job Listings Abound, but Many Are Fake" (2023)Isabel Berwick & Sophia Smith, Financial Times, "Beware of Ghost Job Listings" (2022)Reuters Breakingviews, "Fake Jobs Hide Cooler Reality for US Workforce" (2023)Reuters, Derek Mobley v. Workday lawsuit. Stanford University, Chapman University & Northeastern University, Algorithmic Monocultures in HiringMichael Sinkewicz, Fox Business, Linkedin InvestigationSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical