Half of Tech Job Postings May Not Be Real. Product Managers Are Blaming Themselves Anyway

What this means for your job search: Expect a significantly lower response rate from applications, as many job postings may not lead to actual hires. Focus your efforts on networking and targeted applications to real opportunities, while actively managing your mental well-being throughout the extended process. Hires-per-posting ratio has halved since 2019. Coach says the psychological damage of a broken application process is outlasting the job search itself