Meanings
noundoomjobbing (uncountable)
- neologismuncountableThe 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
Origin
From doom + jobbing. Fashioned after doomscrolling, it received usage in the mid-2020s.
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APA
doomjobbing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doomjobbing
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“doomjobbing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doomjobbing. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “doomjobbing,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doomjobbing.
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