Have you ever exclaimed to a friend or family member, "Why is this ATS auto-rejecting my resume? I am so qualified!"
Spoiler alert — you are not getting auto-rejected by the ATS.
Tune in below for the real reason you may be getting rejected, and follow me here and at 24 Hour Search for more job-seeker advice.
If you watched the whole video, you can see: context and relevancy are key.
Relevancy
If the job does not list payroll as a core competency, do not include ten bullet points about payroll. Even if you are proud of it. The hard truth is that many hiring managers and recruiters do not use their imagination. If it is not directly relevant to the role, it likely will not be considered.
Context
"100% YoY growth" means nothing without context. That could mean going from one client to two, or from $100 to $200 in revenue. It is far more impactful to say:
Achieved 100% YoY growth, taking the company from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 in ARR by doing XYZ.
This is exactly what I help my clients do. Make their experience clear, relevant, and aligned with the roles they want.
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Kristin Taylor is the Founder and Managing Member of 24 Hour Search, an executive search and talent advisory firm serving commercial real estate, professional services, and growth-oriented owners and operators. She partners with leadership teams on Director through C-suite hiring, with a focus on reducing the risk of a high-stakes leadership hire.