What is 404: Job Market Not Found?
A digital zine for the jobless and disillusioned. From ghost jobs to unrealistic hiring expectations, we're pulling back the curtain on what job seekers are really up against in today's broken job market.
Problem
Job seekers face ghost jobs and unrealistic hiring expectations in a broken job market, leading to frustration and disillusionment. Ghost jobs and unrealistic hiring expectations undermine trust and efficiency in job hunting.
Solution
A digital zine providing investigative articles, essays, and resources to expose systemic job market issues. Digital zine with investigative content and advocacy tools helps users understand and navigate challenges.
Customers
Unemployed professionals, disillusioned job seekers, recent graduates, and career transitioners seeking systemic insights and coping strategies.
Unique Features
Focuses on exposing systemic failures (e.g., ghost jobs, AI hiring bias) while offering actionable advocacy tools, blending journalism with practical guidance.
User Comments
Relatable content validating job seekers' struggles
Empowering resources for advocacy
Fresh perspective on systemic issues
Community-driven support
Critiques lack of employer accountability
Traction
1,000+ upvotes on ProductHunt, 50+ discussions, 3 newsletter issues launched, founder has 1.2k X followers. No disclosed revenue or user count.
Market Size
The global career coaching market is valued at $4 billion, reflecting demand for job-seeking resources amid rising market dysfunction.
