by Amanda Miller | May 15, 2025 | Job Applications
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about what applicant tracking systems (ATS) are. Recently, I asked a poll on LinkedIn to see what my network thinks ATS is. To no one’s surprise, 41% of respondents believe that ATS “heartlessly rejects people.” But the truth is that...
by Amanda Miller | Aug 21, 2024 | Job Applications
In today’s competitive job market, having a strategic job search is not only beneficial, it’s essential. Gone are the days when you could send out hundreds of generic resumes and expect results. That “spray and pray” approach is ineffective and can lead to...
by Amanda Miller | May 4, 2024 | Job Applications
No one likes being turned down for a job opportunity, especially when you’re sure it’s the right one for you. But when you’re in a job search, rejection is inevitable. Fortunately, it’s not the end of the road. When you follow up after rejection, you can transform a...
