Why we can’t fix the old model, and how Career Coach is our first step toward something better
The system is overheating
Job search has always been stressful. But lately, something deeper is happening.
We're watching the hiring process quietly collapse under its own weight.
The introduction of AI into recruiting was meant to bring clarity, speed, and efficiency. Instead, it's created a new kind of chaos: application inflation. More resumes. More filters. More noise.
Candidates now use AI tools to apply to hundreds of roles a week. Companies use AI to filter them out just as fast. What was once a broken system is now an overwhelmed one.
No one is winning.
- Platforms are saturated with copy-paste applications.
- Recruiters are buried in near-identical CVs.
- Great candidates are getting lost in the flood.
And the gap between effort and outcome is only growing.
This isn’t optimization. It’s collapse.
We’ve spoken to job seekers across industries and roles. And we keep hearing the same things:
“A few years ago, I knew if I applied 10 times, I might get one interview. Now I’ve applied to 100 roles and haven’t heard a thing.”
“I spend hours tailoring my applications and get no feedback. Meanwhile, I hear that others are using ChatGPT to apply to everything, all day long.”
“Something is broken. And I don’t know what to do.”
They’re right. Something is broken. And applying harder isn’t going to fix it.
What people actually need
Most job platforms offer the same promise: more listings, easier filters, faster applications.
But most candidates aren’t asking for more options. They’re asking for clarity.
They want to know:
- Where do I actually have a chance?
- What’s missing from my profile?
- Which jobs should I focus on right now?
- What’s my strategy, not just my next step?
They don’t want another resume template.
They want to build one strong, optimized profile.
They don’t want mass outreach tactics.
They want one conversation that leads to a real opportunity.
This is where job search needs to go:
less guessing, more matching.
Less volume, more relevance.
Why we built Career Coach
At Jobgether, we’ve spent the last two years studying this shift. We saw that job seekers didn’t need more tools—they needed better signals, better questions, and real guidance.
That’s why we built Career Coach. It’s not just a feature. It’s our response to a system that rewards noise and leaves people guessing.
Career Coach is designed to help candidates:
- Understand where they truly stand out in the market
- Identify their 2–3 most relevant job opportunities at any given time
- Know what’s missing in their profile—and how to fix it
- Track how their positioning evolves, week after week
- Focus their energy where it matters most
It’s not about automating applications.
It’s about helping you take the right next step, with confidence and strategy.
A different kind of AI
AI doesn’t need to replace the human process—it can restore it.
Used well, AI can help candidates benchmark themselves.
It can map realistic career paths.
It can identify blind spots, strengthen positioning, and show real-time fit with live roles.
It doesn’t need to generate more noise.
It can help us cut through it.
Recruitment will always be about people. But AI can help make human connection more likely—by making it clearer who should be talking to whom.
This is just the beginning
Career Coach is our first step toward a different kind of job search.
One built on:
- Strategy, not spam
- Fit, not form
- Personal growth, not platform hacks
We believe the future of hiring doesn’t belong to those who apply the fastest.
It belongs to those who are seen, matched, and prepared.
This is what we’re building at Jobgether.
Career Coach is where it starts.