Get Hired with Andrew Seaman What Do Recruiters Do With Your Job Application?
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Sep 10, 2025 Jalonni Weaver, a high-volume recruiter, shares insider secrets about the hiring process. She demystifies applicant tracking systems, revealing how they actually function and why human judgment remains crucial. Jalonni discusses the significance of submitting high-quality applications and debunks common myths about optimizing resumes for ATS. She also emphasizes the evolving role of AI in recruiting and highlights the human side of hiring, where courtesy can make all the difference. Tune in for tips on how to stand out in a crowded job market!
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Applicant Tracking Systems Are Filing Cabinets
- An ATS is basically a giant filing cabinet that stores applicant data and tracks hiring steps.
- Jalonni Weaver says humans, not AI, still review thousands of resumes in that system.
Skip Nonrequired Form Fields
- You usually don't need to retype every resume field into the application unless the field is required.
- Only fill mandatory (red-star) fields; the extra form is mainly for applicants without a resume.
Answer Knockout Questions Correctly
- Always answer knockout questions carefully because wrong answers auto-reject you.
- Check eligibility, licensing, and sponsorship questions to avoid invisible disqualification.