The Lonely Office Job Search Secrets Recruiters Don’t Tell You | TLO Office Hours
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Aug 15, 2025 
JT O’Donnell, Founder and CEO of Work It Daily, shares insider tips on navigating the job search labyrinth. Discover how to back channel into hidden roles and avoid recruiters' biggest pet peeves. O’Donnell reveals effective strategies for tackling AI-driven resume noise and subtle age bias in hiring. Learn about the power of personal connection letters over traditional ones, and get insights on overcoming video interview hiccups. Plus, don't miss her take on the underrated job search tools and what she'd prioritize if starting over today!
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You're In The Wrong Channel
- Job seekers are often excellent candidates placed in the wrong channel and therefore unseen by employers.
- JT O'Donnell calls for 'back channeling' to get visible to target companies beyond public job boards.
Back Channel To Hidden Roles
- Do back channel: signal directly to people at target companies to make them aware you exist.
- Use targeted visibility to access a hidden job market where roles aren't publicly posted.
Skip Mass Apply Tools
- Avoid AI swipe/apply systems because they flood ATS with low-quality and fake applications.
- Recruiters admit they may discard or even bar applicants who use those mass-apply tools.