Applying Like Crazy But No Offers? You’ve Been Lied To About Job Hunting
Brad Wiens
Helping Technical Professionals Land High-Paying Careers Faster| Sr. Talent Acquisition I Recruiter NXP- Expertise | Corporate, RPO, Agency |Electrification | LinkedIn Sourcing | Writer-Career Coach |
You don’t get hired for what you know. You get hired for the problems you can solve.
We’re all here to solve problems—for ourselves and others. The better we become at solving high-demand problems, the greater our value, compensation, and opportunities.
But first, we must break free from the myths that hold us back. Clarity unlocks the process.?
?? 3 Hiring Myths That Are Sabotaging Your Job Search (And What Actually Works) ??
“Job hunting is a numbers game.”
“If I send out more applications, I’ll get hired faster.”
“A perfect resume is the key to landing a job.”
?? Wrong. These outdated strategies are keeping you stuck. Let’s bust the myths and unlock what actually works.
?? The Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
? Myth #1: The More Jobs You Apply to, the Better Your Chances.
?? Fact: 75% of resumes never get seen by a human due to ATS filters. Sending out hundreds of applications isn’t job hunting—it’s blind hope.
? The Fix: Instead of mass-applying, focus on targeting 10-15 companies, building relationships, and getting referred internally. Decision-makers hire people they trust, not random applicants.
? Myth #2: Constantly Tweaking Your Resume Will Land You a Job.
?? Fact: Resumes only influence 10% of hiring decisions. What lands jobs? Conversations and referrals.
? The Fix: Instead of obsessing over your resume, craft an Authentic Career Narrative (ACN)—a story that positions you as the ideal candidate.
?? Hiring managers don’t just hire skills. They hire impact, confidence, and problem-solvers. Your authentic career narrative(ACN) does this better than a bullet-pointed list.
? Myth #3: If My Resume is on LinkedIn, Recruiters Will Find Me.
?? Fact: Only 2% of LinkedIn users actively post content. The rest? Invisible to recruiters. If you’re waiting to be “discovered,” you’ll be waiting a long time.
? The Fix: Get directly in front of hiring managers.
?? Engage with industry leaders.
?? Comment on hiring managers’ posts.
?? Share insights from your field.
?? Top earners don’t wait to be found. They make themselves impossible to ignore.
?? What High Performers Do Instead
?? 1. Use a Career Narrative, Not Just a Resume. (Make hiring managers see you as indispensable.)
?? 2. Get Directly in Front of Decision-Makers. (Your network is your #1 asset.)
?? 3. Position Yourself as a Problem-Solver. (Show how you solve challenges, not just fill roles.)
?? Which myth were you guilty of believing? Comments!
Next Steps
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?? No more job board black holes. No more waiting.
?? Use this system & watch hiring managers chase YOU!