If you’ve been sending out résumés, refreshing your inbox, and hearing nothing back, you’re not imagining it. Today’s job market is colder, quieter, and far more confusing than it was even a few years ago — and that’s left many qualified people wondering what they’re doing wrong.
According to recruiters and labor experts, the problem isn’t just layoffs or automation. It’s that the rules of getting hired have quietly changed, and many jobseekers are still playing by the old ones.
Rick Hermanns, CEO of HireQuest, a staffing and recruiting network with more than 400 offices globally, says one of the biggest misconceptions is that technical skills alone will carry candidates through.
Read the full article: The Job Hunt Feels Brutal Right Now. Here’s How To Actually Break Through
article BY
Carrie Collins
Editor, Star Magazine
ORIGINALLY APPEARED
Star Magazine
February 12, 2026
