One chart sums up the job search bitterness we've heard from 750 people who are looking for work

Companies are taking longer to fill roles, making it harder for job seekers to land a position.

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• Companies are listing fewer jobs and taking longer to fill them, frustrating job seekers.
• Economic uncertainty and ghost jobs are two key reasons some positions aren't getting filled.
• Some companies are delaying hiring, while others post roles to maintain a pipeline of candidates.

Four years, 1,000 applications, and a dozen interviews.