How To Stand Out As An Applicant In Today's ‘Mass-Apply’ Market

It’s never been easier to apply for roles.

But it’s also never felt harder to actually land one.

With candidates applying for thousands of jobs in an afternoon, and employers screening resumes with AI tools, how do candidates cut through the noise and stand out? And how can hiring teams rethink their process in a world of mass applications?

On this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, Jennifer Shappley, former VP of Talent at LinkedIn, shares her expert insights on how to stand out and leverage AI the right way.

If you’re navigating today’s hiring market as a candidate or an employer, this conversation could have you rethinking your strategy.

Covered in this episode:

0:00 - Intro.
1:46 - The reality of mass applications.
3:12 - How to stand out as an applicant in a crowded market.
4:02 - Leveraging AI to move your career forward in ways you may not have thought of.
9:42 - Why you shouldn’t only target the “big names” when searching for your next career move.
10:39 - How to use LinkedIn for networking.
11:47 - Why mass InMails/DMs fail, and what to do instead.
13:32 - Getting genuine referrals to companies on LinkedIn.
17:01 - How advances in tech will reshape recruitment and where the human element is still essential.
23:55 - How recruiters can enhance their role with AI.
26:30 - The interview questions that need to change in a mass-application market.
27:39 - The skills candidates should be showcasing today.
And more…

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