What Works When It Comes to Getting Hired?

When was the last time you sat staring at a job board, clicking “Easy Apply” over and over, wondering why nothing’s working?

In this episode of People Success Circle, I’m tackling one of the biggest frustrations in today’s job market: why online applications rarely lead to interviews—and what actually gets you hired. Fall is peak hiring season, but despite the headlines about layoffs and slow growth, thousands of companies are still recruiting. The problem isn’t always the market—it’s the strategy.

I share what the data really says about applying online (spoiler: less than 2% of applicants get hired), uncover the hidden job market where 70–80% of roles never get posted, and explain why networking fills 85% of jobs. You’ll also hear real client stories—like the one who applied to 116 jobs with zero interviews until he switched to networking and landed conversations within 30 minutes.

We’ll cover the five networking moves you need to make now: how to strengthen your LinkedIn profile, how to set up informational interviews, how to leverage referrals and alumni connections, why in-person networking is making a comeback, and how to play the long game by adding value to your network.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why peak hiring season doesn’t guarantee faster hiring
  
  
• The truth about online applications and AI resume screening
  
  
• What the hidden job market is and how to access it
  
  
• Why most recruiters source on LinkedIn daily
  
  
• Five practical strategies to make networking your #1 job search tool
  
  
• The difference between volume applying and strategic connecting
  
  
• How to set weekly goals that move your job search forward
  
  

By the end of this episode, you’ll know why cold applications rarely work and how to use networking—both online and in person—as your most powerful career tool. If you’ve been stuck in the apply–wait–ghosted loop, this episode will give you a new, proven roadmap to get noticed and get hired.

Resources Mentioned:
Join the waitlist for Networking School – my new membership program designed to help job seekers, business owners, and professionals master networking skills and expand their opportunities.

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