I work on a job-search tool called SearchSteward, and this morning I looked at every job America's 500 biggest companies have posted on their own websites — over 400,000 openings. For every 1 software engineer job, there are 27 frontline jobs: cashiers, stockers, drivers, warehouse, kitchen crew, techs, nurses.

Dollar General alone is hiring at almost every store — 128,000+ openings. HCA hospitals have 14,000. Tractor Supply, AutoZone, Ulta — all hiring in the thousands.

So here's my question for people actually working these jobs: Which of the big chains is genuinely a good place to work — and which ones post the same job forever because nobody stays? The postings tell me who's hiring. You all know why. #jobsearch #hiringnews

For me, it's not writing resumes.

It's spending hours tailoring an application only to wonder afterward whether I ever had a realistic chance in the first place.

That frustration is actually what led me to build ApplyIQ. I wanted something that would give me an honest assessment of my fit before investing hours into another application—not just tell me I was a "great candidate" for everything.

I'm curious...if you could wave a magic wand and fix one part of today's job search process, what would it be?

I'm collecting ideas from other job seekers, and several features in the product already came directly from conversations like these.

Matt — currently job searching and building ApplyIQ (www.AIPathForge.com) #hiringnews #resume #interview #advice #application #jobsearch

For me, it's not writing resumes.

It's spending hours tailoring an application only to wonder afterward whether I ever had a realistic chance in the first place.

That frustration is actually what led me to build ApplyIQ. I wanted something that would give me an honest assessment of my fit before investing hours into another application—not just tell me I was a "great candidate" for everything.

I'm curious...if you could wave a magic wand and fix one part of today's job search process, what would it be?

I'm collecting ideas from other job seekers, and several features in the product already came directly from conversations like these.

Matt — currently job searching and building ApplyIQ #jobsearch

does anyones know of any part time summer jobs for teens that will actually be willing to give a teenager a chance please lmk.! #jobsearch #application #santarosa

Need a job that is remote #jobsearch #workfromhome

Hi everyone,

Like many of you, I’ve been in the job market after being laid off a little over two months ago.

One thing I noticed pretty quickly was that I was spending a lot of time applying for jobs without really knowing how competitive I was for the role. Every AI tool I tried seemed to tell me I was a “great match,” even when I clearly wasn’t. That wasn’t helpful—it just created false confidence.

So I decided to build something for myself.

Over the past month, I’ve been building ApplyIQ, an AI-powered job search assistant that acts as a command center for the entire application process. The goal isn’t to encourage you to apply for more jobs—it’s to help you apply for the right jobs.

Some of the things it does today:

• Analyzes your resume against a job description and gives you an honest assessment of your fit. I intentionally tuned the AI to be slightly conservative because I’d rather tell someone they’re a 6.5/10 than incorrectly tell them they’re a 9.5.

• Generates tailored resumes and cover letters based on your real experience—without inventing skills or exaggerating your background. Everything is editable and can be refined through feedback.

• Creates interview preparation tailored to the specific role, including likely interview questions and a hiring manager’s perspective on your resume.

• Tracks your applications in one place so you always know where you stand.

• Lets you search for jobs directly within the platform, while also allowing you to analyze any job you find elsewhere simply by pasting in the job description.

I originally built this for myself, but I thought it might help others who are navigating the same challenges.

I’m also looking for honest feedback. If you try it and think something is missing—or there’s a feature that would genuinely make your job search easier—let me know. I’m actively improving the platform and can move pretty quickly.

You can check it out here:

https://www.aipathforge.com

I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback, good or bad. #jobsearch

#jobsearch in my home town or inside the Bay Area please 😎🆗