Tiffany Miller for Kelly

Job seekers say hiring feels rigged — and employers agree

In today’s job market, pursuing the next step can feel less like finding the right fit and growing your career, and more like rolling the dice or playing poker. Candidates bluff with polished resumes, employers test the market with jobs they may not fill and both sides keep cards close to the vest. A new survey from Kelly reveals how much hiring plays out this way.

The report, based on responses from more than 2,000 people, including 1,015 job seekers and 1,009 hiring managers across the United States, captures the strategies both sides bring to the hiring process.

Candidates apply for roles where they fall short of listed qualifications, while managers post jobs they never intend to fill. Both sides a

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