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The job market is so bad, people are buying career spells from witches

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Why This Matters

This trend highlights how the challenging job market is pushing desperate job seekers to seek unconventional solutions, such as career spells from witches, reflecting broader frustrations with traditional hiring processes. It underscores the need for more transparent and supportive employment practices in the tech industry and beyond. Recognizing this phenomenon can also inspire innovative approaches to career development and job placement services.

Key Takeaways

After months of sending applications into the void, some job seekers are paying Etsy witches for career spells when they feel they’ve exhausted every other option. Chon Azzopardi-Brown had done everything career experts tell job seekers to do. She polished her CV, searched job boards, networked on LinkedIn, and tried to navigate a tough hiring market complete with AI screenings and applicant ghosting.