"I recently discussed this subject in depth with recruiters. Each one said how hard it has gotten for them to do their job because of the flood of applicants applying for any job opening. One said, "I can get 500 applicants in less than two days." A Head of Recruiting told me, "Our job posting had over 1000 applicants in 24 hours. Now, if only they were all qualified to do it?""
"Melissa, a tech manager and a career counseling client, asked, "My job search is dragging out with little to show for it. I am networking. I am qualified for the jobs I apply for, but I'm frustrated by the lack of results. I wonder if there is a job search strategy I don't know about that would help me get noticed so I can land a job?""
"The recruiters told me there was something a job hunter could do that would tilt the odds in their favor. As each one spoke to me about this, they asked not to be identified by name to protect their own job security. They shared the methods they are using to deal with AI, particularly with so many job hunters using AI for auto-resume submissions."
A LinkedIn job search feature can give job hunters an edge in a crowded market. Recruiters are experiencing floods of applicants, with some postings receiving 500 to over 1,000 applicants within a day. Employers are overwhelmed by high application volumes and the growing use of AI for auto-resume submissions. Many qualified candidates report being ignored and prolonged job searches despite networking and relevant experience. Career counselors recommend applying as early as possible after a job is posted to increase visibility and improve chances of receiving interview invitations. Using targeted timing can help counteract large applicant pools and automated application processes.
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