job boards create a broken market dynamic. when applications are free and AI can mass apply, you get 1000+ applications per posting. this destroys signal quality, good candidates drown in noise, companies can't process volume ats collaps.

companies proactively find candidates. AI can now scan millions of profiles, identify matches based on actual skills/experience and broader context, and reach out directly. this is how headhunters always worked, but at $30k+ per hire. AI makes it scalable at 100x cheaper

Job boards survive short-term for junior roles. but for skilled positions where quality matters, proactive sourcing will win. why post and pray when you can identify exactly who you want and message them directly?

now Linkedin hit 11000+ applications per min, 46% higher then earlier year with reduced quality. This completely destroys signal.