Here’s How We Fix This:

1. Human-Centered Hiring Platforms

Forget the buzzwords—let’s create hiring systems that are actually fair. Use AI to complement humans, not replace them. Match candidates based on potential and real needs—not just degrees or keywords. Then have actual people validate, connect, and mentor the applicants.

2. Invest in People, Not Paper

Got a client looking for 4 Black Belt Operations Specialists? Cool. Hire based on potential. If candidates need certifications, invest in them. Many of these certs are free or low-cost. Build their skills, sign them on for 6 months or longer, and change their lives. Those 4 hires will tell 16 people each about how you transformed their futures. That’s how you create continuous improvement in communities.

3. Ban Ghost Jobs

Companies need to be held accountable for listing jobs they don’t intend to fill. If you’re just checking compliance boxes, you’re wasting time and crushing hope. Job boards like LinkedIn must take a stand and remove fake postings.

4. Create Real Networking

Platforms should prioritize human connection over algorithm games. If someone is asking for help, amplify their voice. Make space for real-time engagement with recruiters and hiring managers—not just automated messages.

5. Ask Better Questions

Interviews should be modern, laid-back, and brain-picky—focused on who the candidate is, not how well they rehearse answers. Use AI to analyze responses for long-term fit without bias. This is how you get people who want the job and will last.

We Can Change Lives

This isn’t just about hiring—it’s about restoring dignity, purpose, and hope for millions of talented people. The ripple effect of empowering just one person is immeasurable. And the companies that step up? They’ll be remembered as the ones who cared when it mattered most.

Drastic times call for drastic change. Let’s stop the games, stop the ghosting, and start building people up. Because when we help others make a living, we’re building something greater: a future where no one has to give up hope.

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