Job Seekers Face Doomjobbing: 242 Applications per Opening

The term 'doomjobbing' has emerged to describe the excessive job searching behaviors among those recently laid off. Data from Greenhouse indicates the average job opening in mid-2025 received 242 applications, three times the 2017 average. Concurrently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 25% of unemployed workers have been job searching for over half a year. A March survey by Monster found 48% of job seekers prioritize speed over selectivity in their applications, reflecting the intense competition in the current job market.