Every day I sit down at my computer to search for jobs, and every day I run into the same thought:
Why hasn’t the hiring process evolved?
Back in the old days, companies posted jobs in newspapers or local job boards. Applicants mailed resumes, crossed their fingers, and hoped the phone would ring. Fast forward to today: everything’s digital, yet the process is almost identical. Upload a resume, wait for a response, hope for an interview. Same system, shinier tools.
But the world has changed—and the process hasn’t.
The Idea: Real-Time Hiring, Not Guesswork
Imagine an app that works like this:
- Job Seekers create a profile with resume, skills, salary expectations, and preferences. The app runs in the background (think Microsoft Teams), showing when they’re online and available. If someone is idle for 10 minutes, they’re marked inactive—no mouse jigglers, no ghosting.
- Employers log in, post the job, and instantly see the best candidates who are online right now. Need clarification? Shoot a quick IM:
- “I see you worked with XYZ—can you tell me more?”
- “Do you know ABC framework?”
- If it looks like a good fit, the employer clicks a button: “We’re considering you for this role, please stand by.” Then they can instantly launch a video or voice interview, knowing the candidate is already at their desk and ready to go.
- No more guessing if emails are correct.
- No more waiting days for a call back.
- No more resume black holes.
Just real people talking to real people in real time.
Why This Beats the Current System
Right now, most job boards are just a numbers game: more resumes, more job listings, more noise. AI is being used to auto-apply and auto-filter, which only slows things down and muddies the waters.
This idea cuts straight to the point:
- Instant connection.
- Faster feedback.
- Real conversations.
Both sides win—except maybe the job boards that profit from keeping the process slow.
What’s Missing
Building this wouldn’t be hard. The challenge? Startup funding and someone who can sell it. I’m an electronics engineer who’s strong with AI, coding, networks, and servers. What I’m not is a venture capitalist or a pitchman.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdoerhoff/
My Resume: https://tectuma.com/Kenneth_Doerhoff_Resume.pdf
But the concept is there—and I’d bet it’s worth billions.
