Life Hack: There's a glut of job applications in Jan. Wait for February and network instead.

This article analyzes why the January job hunt surge leads to many applications being ghosted. The data shows that the influx of applicants in January, combined with recruiters returning from holiday breaks, creates a high volume of unread notifications and risk-averse hiring practices. The key takeaway is to avoid 'Easy Applying' and instead focus on polishing your materials, as the real hiring season starts in three weeks.