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doomjobbing en · NOUN

Etymology

From doom + jobbing. Fashioned after doomscrolling, it received usage in the mid-2020s.

Meanings

  1. (neologism, uncountable) The habit of mass-applying to random job postings, without tailoring a resume or using a strategy.
    • The primary issue with doomjobbing is the immediate trigger of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). 2026 May 15, Unattributed, “Doomjobbing Signs 2026 Trend: Why This Mass-Application Addiction Destroys Career Growth”, in Uptick Times, archived from the original on 21 May 2026: