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John Sundholm you nailed it. The frustration around Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is real, and your video hit a nerve with so many job seekers for a reason—it validates everything they are experiencing, what we and others have been talking about for years. I thought it would be interesting to share what we have learned over 5 years of building Intry, regarding the "why" it's happening. Legacy Systems A lot of ATS tools still run on outdated frameworks (think MS-DOS level technology). They’re not built for the modern job market, so resumes with non-traditional formats, creative layouts, or certain key terms often don’t make it through. Qualified candidates get lost in translation. Bias in the Algorithms ATS algorithms filter based on keywords and qualifications, but the criteria are often narrowly defined. If the terms don’t align perfectly with what a recruiter is searching for, even qualified candidates might never get seen. That’s not about skills, it’s about language. Historical Data Problems Many ATS systems are built on old hiring data, so they often repeat past patterns—reinforcing biases and overlooking diverse candidates. The system works for those who "fit the mold," but for everyone else, it becomes a barrier. The good news is that there are tools that can help the job seeker get past many ATS systems. It isn’t about “gaming the system" it is about making sure the resumes aren’t lost before human eyes even have a chance to see them. Intry is just one of them. ATS aren't perfect as you talked about in your video, but understanding how they work gives job seekers an edge. It's not cheating—it's about being seen. You unintentionally validated everything we (Intry and others) have been saying and working to solve! So thank you! #ATS #JobSearch #CareerSolutions #IntryCareers #JobSeekerEmpowerment #CareerTech #OptimizeYourResume" https://lnkd.in/ggG-n6AZ

Beautiful! Very insightful perspective on building trust in difficult times and quite unusual from the "diluted" and "superficial" concept of trust we are used to in the corporate world. Do you want to build a trustful world? Practice #selfhonesty, #intimacyofscrutiny to know how self-important you are. and strive to become #trustworthy.

This is a flawed system. Why has HR become a non human approach system? I tried to understand it by trying to make my CV as per a particular job discreption. 2 requirements which were not complusory but would have been an advantage, which i did not have, gave my current CV a 65% match… Position School administration & secretary Missing experience was 1) HR management software 2) educational setting Both were mentioned but not a complussion So if it wasnt a complusion why a drop to 65% I added these 2 points and it was a 100% match… In the process of a perfect match, this system has demeaned a good resume that could have been a good fit, if the complusory requirements were truly sort after. Isnt this a waste of the company time & resources and an applicant time? There are suggestions floating around on social media to add the requirements even if you have to lie just to get a call… is this good? Is this not cheating? Dear HR, Perfect people, perfect resume, do not exist. Please explore CV with a human touch not flawed systems. We are humans applying, do not let systems just our experience and profiles. Thank you. #jobseekers #ats #HR

The Gap Relief team is answering the hard-hitting questions that the people want to know! Which fictional office workplace is the most trauma-informed?!?! Answering hypothetical questions like this is a lot of fun and can bring some lightheartedness to a potentially heavy topic. But being trauma-informed in the workplace is understanding that we all have our stories. Leaders, co-workers, and employees alike all have their pain, wounds, and broken relationships/connections. We often bump into these hurt places and stuck spots without realizing it. A trauma-informed workspace understands how our stories impact one another. How it's stored in our bodies and affects our efficiency, productivity, and overall sense of safety and belonging. More thoughts and content on that to come - but until then, enter the debate with us below. How did we do in our rankings? #traumainformed #workspace #leadership

🤩 On the 21th of February, The Big Whale will be organizing one of the most high end event of the year : The TBW Awards 🏆. Our community plays a key role in : last week, our founding members wrote a list of 10 nominees for each of our categories 💫. From today, every subscriber, free or premium of The Big Whale has the power to vote for their favorite candidate before submission to our jury! This ceremony is more than just an award ceremony - it's a celebration of excellence and innovation in our field, that deserves it well, after such a challenging 2023 year! 📆 Deadline: January 29th. This is your chance to impact the industry and support the leaders and teams behind your favorite projects Your voice matters! (link below) #TBWAwards24

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“Without each other, we can’t do much. We can try and move a boulder by ourselves, but we can definitely move mountains if we stick together and believe in one another.” Our very own hero, Malcolm Tubbs, shared part of his story and why this mission is so important. Hear more of Malcolm’s story and why he’s so passionate about our mission in our Impact Report! https://lnkd.in/gGPDTFmY