OpenAI Hiring: 2,539 Applicants Per 10 Jobs, CEO Warns

Getting a job is tougher than ever, with 2,539 applicants for every 10 open roles on one major hiring platform. That's according to Daniel Chait, CEO of Greenhouse. He advises job seekers to avoid companies constantly in the news, like OpenAI. Instead, he suggests applying to less-known companies doing similar work. This strategy could lead to more success. Currently, there are 175,000 live jobs on Greenhouse. Each job ad receives about 254 applications, pushing applications per recruiter up by 412%. Companies with high-profile brands receive massive numbers of applications, sometimes tens of thousands for a single role. Less well-known companies doing similar work often have very few applicants. The bottom line: focusing your job search on less famous companies could significantly improve your chances of getting hired.