Why It Feels IMPOSSIBLE to Get a Job Interview Right Now (Plus ATS-Friendly Resumes & Job Posting Scams)

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Every week, my team and I over at Work It Daily have the privilege of helping thousands of professionals get better jobs and grow their careers.

This means we create A LOT of helpful content. Here’s a list of the top Work It DAILY resources from this week that I hope you find helpful too.?

The Truth About ATS-Friendly Resumes (And What to Do Instead)

This week, one of my clients asked me an interesting question about making his resume more "ATS-friendly" to avoid getting auto-rejected when applying online. His question prompted me to address the persistent myth around optimizing resumes to get past Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) used by companies.

In a recent Work It DAILY newsletter, I debunk this myth and explain why it's impossible to universally "game" the 100+ different ATS platforms out there that all parse resumes differently. I discuss the emerging trend of "evidence-based hiring" where companies care more about proof of skills rather than keyword matching.

Instead of wasting time on ATS optimization tactics, I provide an alternative approach involving creating a simplified "skimmable resume" designed to pique recruiters' interest for interviews. I also share advice on getting your resume directly in front of the right recruiters and hiring managers.

Want to learn how to craft an interview-generating skimmable resume and employ smarter job search strategies?

Read the full newsletter post here: ?? The Truth About Resumes!

The Real Reason It Feels So HARD To Get A Job Interview In 2024

So many people are reaching out to me and saying that they’ve never found it this challenging to get a job interview. I have to explain to them that in the current job market, applying online is a waste of their time because too many people are doing it at the same time. The solution to getting a job interview in this competitive job market is to learn how to back-channel. I did a free webinar last week where I broke down back-channeling and the other things you can do to get a job interview without applying online.?

You can watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAJh8J_lpGk

How To Get A Job WITHOUT Applying Online

Applying online isn't working because too many people are doing it. To get a job interview in this competitive market, you have to "backchannel" your way to the hiring manager.

This past week, over 2000 people attended my live webinar on how to backchannel. It was so popular, we decided to make the replay available on-demand.

You can access the recording here: How To Get A Job Interview Without Applying Online

Job Posting Scams: 6 Warning Signs A Job Is Fake

My recent article discusses the sad reality of job posting scams in this terrible job market, and how to spot these fake jobs before you become a victim of one.

Read the article to discover the warning signs to watch out for in your job search.?

5 Things You Shouldn't Say In An Interview

This article details the questions and statements you should NEVER say to a hiring manager during a job interview.

Have you said these five things in an interview before?

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