Inside Recruiters’ Minds: The Shocking Truth About AI-Screened Applicants and How You Can Beat the System
A quick message that shows genuine interest and relevant qualifications can get your resume flagged for human review.
I practice this myself when reaching out to potential partners for workshops. A cold email rarely gets a response.
But a thoughtful LinkedIn message that references specific work they’ve done? That opens doors.
People still want to hire people, not resumes.
Give them a way to see you as a person before the algorithm makes the decision for them.
What recruiters wish you knew
When I’ve asked recruiters what they wish applicants understood, a few themes come up repeatedly.
