I don't know that it's actually like software but yes it is absolutely like the software job ads . Fewer: 5 years of experience in 6 month old technology but very much the "entry level"="3+ years of experience" horse shit.

The need a job to get a job thing is actually pretty universal. "Have you been unemployed for more than 30 days in the last 6 months: explain" is actually a stock question on applications.