In the US, it takes an average of 24 weeks to secure new employment. Enter a legion of expensive career strategists, networking sites and AI interview training …

Name: The $10,000 job search.

Age: Depressingly modern.

Appearance: The bleakest, most soul-destroying thing you can imagine.

Hey, a job’s a job, even if it pays only $10,000 (£7,400). Oh dear, you’ve misunderstood the situation. This isn’t about people looking for jobs with a $10,000 salary.