# Blog Directory - jobs.ca ## Available Content ### [The Overqualified Trap: Why 67% of Skilled Canadians Can't Find Work (And The Way Out)](https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-overqualified-trap-why-67-of-skilled-canadians-cant-find-work-and-the-way-out) Published: 2025-08-31T00:33:41.258015+00:00 Summary: "Sorry, but you're overqualified for this position." If you've heard this phrase repeatedly, you're part of a growing crisis affecting 67% of skilled Canadians—people with advanced degrees, extensive... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-overqualified-trap-why-67-of-skilled-canadians-cant-find-work-and-the-way-out --- ### [Ghost Jobs in Canada 2025: 31% of Job Postings Are Fake (Complete Detection Guide)](https://jobs.ca/blogs/ghost-jobs-in-canada-2025-31-of-job-postings-are-fake-complete-detection-guide) Published: 2025-08-31T00:33:40.652187+00:00 Summary: If you've ever felt like you're applying into a void, you might be right. Our comprehensive analysis of 10,247 job postings across major Canadian job boards reveals a shocking truth: 31% of job... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/ghost-jobs-in-canada-2025-31-of-job-postings-are-fake-complete-detection-guide --- ### [The Job Application Black Hole: Why 89% of Canadian Job Seekers Never Hear Back (And How to Escape It)](https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-job-application-black-hole-why-89-of-canadian-job-seekers-never-hear-back-and-how-to-escape-it) Published: 2025-08-31T00:33:40.085351+00:00 Summary: If you've been wondering whether your job applications are disappearing into a digital void, you're not alone. Recent data shows that 89% of Canadian job seekers report never hearing back from the... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-job-application-black-hole-why-89-of-canadian-job-seekers-never-hear-back-and-how-to-escape-it --- ### [Job Search Depression is Real: How to Protect Your Mental Health When Unemployment Becomes a Mental Health Crisis](https://jobs.ca/blogs/job-search-depression-is-real-how-to-protect-your-mental-health-when-unemployment-becomes-a-mental) Published: 2025-08-31T00:26:17.453966+00:00 Summary: "I'm tired, man." URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/job-search-depression-is-real-how-to-protect-your-mental-health-when-unemployment-becomes-a-mental --- ### [Canadian Industries Actually Hiring in 2025: Data-Driven Rankings of Which Sectors Have Real Job Openings](https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-industries-actually-hiring-in-2025-data-driven-rankings-of-which-sectors-have-real-job) Published: 2025-08-31T00:26:16.886008+00:00 Summary: While headlines scream about job market doom and layoffs dominating news cycles, the reality of Canada's employment landscape in 2025 is far more nuanced. Some industries are thriving and actively... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-industries-actually-hiring-in-2025-data-driven-rankings-of-which-sectors-have-real-job --- ### [How to Beat AI Resume Screening: Why 75% of Qualified Candidates Get Auto-Rejected (And How to Fix It)](https://jobs.ca/blogs/how-to-beat-ai-resume-screening-why-75-of-qualified-candidates-get-auto-rejected-and-how-to-fix-it) Published: 2025-08-31T00:26:16.36788+00:00 Summary: You've sent out hundreds of resumes. You're qualified, experienced, and perfect for the roles you're applying to. Yet somehow, you never hear back. Not even a rejection email. URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/how-to-beat-ai-resume-screening-why-75-of-qualified-candidates-get-auto-rejected-and-how-to-fix-it --- ### [Canadian Salary Stagnation: How to Break Through the $70K Ceiling and Actually Get Paid What You're Worth](https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-salary-stagnation-how-to-break-through-the-70k-ceiling-and-actually-get-paid-what-youre) Published: 2025-08-30T23:32:00.381078+00:00 Summary: The frustration is real and widespread: "Even mid-level roles in tech, marketing, or project management are stuck around the $70K–$90K range. Meanwhile, rent in most major cities is through the... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-salary-stagnation-how-to-break-through-the-70k-ceiling-and-actually-get-paid-what-youre --- ### [Canadian Job Market Reality Check 2024: Why Finding Work Takes 22 Weeks and What's Actually Hiring](https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-job-market-reality-check-2024-why-finding-work-takes-22-weeks-and-whats-actually-hiring) Published: 2025-08-30T23:31:59.874331+00:00 Summary: Canada's job market is experiencing its most challenging period since the pandemic, with unemployment reaching 7%—the highest rate in nine years outside of COVID-19. If you're struggling to find... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/canadian-job-market-reality-check-2024-why-finding-work-takes-22-weeks-and-whats-actually-hiring --- ### [Too Qualified for Entry-Level, Not Enough Experience for Senior: Breaking the Overqualified Paradox in Canada](https://jobs.ca/blogs/too-qualified-for-entry-level-not-enough-experience-for-senior-breaking-the-overqualified-paradox) Published: 2025-08-30T23:31:59.299865+00:00 Summary: If you've been told you're "overqualified" for an entry-level position but "lack experience" for senior roles, you're trapped in Canada's most frustrating job market paradox. Recent Reddit... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/too-qualified-for-entry-level-not-enough-experience-for-senior-breaking-the-overqualified-paradox --- ### [The Hidden Job Market Exposed: Why Your Resume Never Gets Seen (And 3 Ways to Fix It)](https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-hidden-job-market-exposed-why-your-resume-never-gets-seen-and-3-ways-to-fix-it) Published: 2025-08-28T09:40:19.03952+00:00 Summary: You've polished your resume, crafted personalized cover letters, and submitted 200+ applications. Yet your inbox remains eerily quiet except for automated rejection emails. You're starting to wonder:... URL: https://jobs.ca/blogs/the-hidden-job-market-exposed-why-your-resume-never-gets-seen-and-3-ways-to-fix-it ---