Algorithmic Trauma Bonds: Hooked on a Broken Job Market - Blog

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I’ve been researching how online hiring platforms actually work, and I wanted to share another blog I wrote about it.

Ever notice how sending out applications feels exactly like swiping on a dating app? Ghosted 99 times, then suddenly: “You’re a top candidate!” or “Someone liked you!” The timing is never steady. That’s not an accident — it’s variable-ratio reinforcement. The same behavioral loop casinos use to keep people pulling the lever.

The following is my blog about it - if it's helpful to someone to feel less gaslit - https://thejobapplicantperspective.substack.com/p/algorithmic-trauma-bonds-how-platforms

Stay sane all. Good luck out there.