Global Work AI Survey 72% of Remote Job Seekers Feel Ghosted by Recruiters
A new Global Work AI survey reveals that 72% of remote job seekers feel frustrated by recruiter ghosting, reflecting rising stress as long hiring timelines clash with urgent financial needs.
Remote Job Market Frustration
New Castle, Delaware, United States, 22nd Oct 2025 – Global Work AI, an AI-native job search platform for remote workers, announced survey findings showing that seven in ten Americans pursuing remote opportunities feel frustrated and desperate. Specifically, 72% said recruiter ghosting is their top frustration. The same share reported dissatisfaction with today’s job-hunting process.
Although the average hiring period in 2025 lasts 44 days, most remote job seekers expect a much longer wait. In fact, 96% anticipate their search will take over a month, and 39% do not expect to find work within six months. Meanwhile, over half need a job in less than 30 days. This gap is fueling mounting stress, driven by financial uncertainty.
Financial Pressure And Motivation
Over a third of respondents qualify as “survivors,” urgently seeking work due to financial challenges. They need income immediately. Overall, income topped the list of motivators for remote job seekers, followed by remote opportunities and flexible schedules. Career growth ranked only eighth in priority.
Gen Z and millennials form the majority of remote job seekers, with 56% aged 25–44 identifying as early- to mid-career professionals. While younger workers prioritize flexibility, more established professionals view remote jobs as a reliable source of financial security.
Social Networks Influence Search
The demographic mix explains why social networks play a leading role in job hunting today. LinkedIn dominates, used by 78% of respondents to find new opportunities. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn also provide career tips and advice to over half of job seekers (56%).
Artificial intelligence is shaping the job hunt as well. Respondents split in trust: 47% expressed low confidence in AI, while 44% mostly trust it. Yet, more than six in ten rated their AI skills as intermediate or higher, highlighting their tech-savviness.
Persistence Despite Challenges
Job searching remains time-consuming and emotionally draining, often taking hours each day. Still, 71% of respondents believe the right opportunity will eventually find them. Many cited small wins, such as interview invitations, and support from family and friends as key motivators to keep going.
About the Company
Global Work AI is an AI-native platform for remote work seekers. It aggregates over 1 million verified remote jobs per month, eliminating scams, duplicates, and inefficiencies. With automated applications, AI-powered CVs and cover letters, and real-time alerts, it helps remote workers save hundreds of hours and secure the right roles faster.
Company Details
Organization: Global Work
Contact Person: Ana Hryshchenia
Website: https://globalwork.ai/
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Contact Number: +48572580019
Address: 919 North Market Street, Suite 950 Wilmington, New Castle, 19801 DE, USA
City: New Castle
State: Delaware
Country: United States
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