A recent viral post on the social media platform Grapevine, shared by the user ‘Jazzysushi’, has sparked a heated discussion about the state of job portals in 2025. Titled “Rant: Job platforms in 2025 are a soul-sucking mess,” the post struck a chord with users, shedding light on the frustrations faced by job seekers navigating modern recruitment platforms like Naukri and LinkedIn.
Naukri: A Privacy Nightmare
Jazzysushi’s primary frustration with Naukri revolves around privacy issues. According to the post, applying for jobs on the platform leads to an overwhelming influx of unsolicited calls, emails, and text messages from dubious recruiters. “My resume gets blasted all over the place with my personal information, and I start getting harassed by shady recruiters offering irrelevant jobs,” Jazzysushi wrote, highlighting the invasiveness of the platform.
LinkedIn: The Illusion of EasyApply
Jazzysushi also expressed dissatisfaction with LinkedIn’s EasyApply feature. While it’s marketed as a time-saver, the user found it counterproductive. He criticized the repetitive prompts and irrelevant questions, stating, “It asks if I have experience with an ultra-specific task. If I say no, I might as well not have applied at all.” This feature, instead of simplifying the job application process, seemed to complicate matters further.
General Issues Across Platforms
Beyond specific frustrations with individual platforms, Jazzysushi pointed out several common issues shared by many job portals:
- Vague Job Descriptions: Many listings fail to clearly define remote or onsite expectations, leaving job seekers in the dark about the nature of the role.
- Excessive Requirements: Job listings often demand an unrealistic level of experience or qualifications, even for entry-level roles.
- Ghost Jobs: Many job portals feature listings for positions that are no longer open, wasting applicants’ time and energy.
Responses from the Community
The post resonated deeply with other users on Grapevine, many of whom shared their own struggles. One user commented, “I’ve been facing this lately. I’m desperately looking for a change but not getting any calls despite applying to many job postings.” Another user expressed frustration with LinkedIn’s EasyApply feature, saying, “EasyApply on LinkedIn just attracts noise. As a recruiter, I’d prefer 50 good applications over 200 irrelevant ones.”
One commenter recommended, “Naukri calls are mostly spam. For LinkedIn, try using the free premium offer and update your profile using AI suggestions. An ATS-friendly resume also helps.”
A Broken System?
The overwhelming sentiment in the comments points to a broken system within online job platforms. Both job seekers and recruiters are calling for more transparency, stricter application processes, and improved safeguards to reduce spam and irrelevant applications. Many feel that current job portals fail to meet the needs of users, whether they’re seeking a job or hiring for one.