Comment by Jensson

> they just know that the balance of power is so skewed that the interests of the employer become the only relevant part

That happens since people only apply to very well paying jobs. If you apply to shit enough jobs they wont be asking hard questions, and those who offer shit jobs will say "all the power lies with the employees, I have no power to make them stay or apply, I am social and nice to them and they still reject my job offer!".

Just give the companies what they want and they all will want you, it is that easy. If you try to give them something they don't care about, like a hiring manager giving you a smile and minimum wage, of course you will get rejected a lot. Give them what they ask for, not what you think they should want.