Qualified for a better job but still getting ignored, underpaid, or rejected? On this episode of Rich Life Plan podcast, career coach and recruiter Bryce Batts explains what actually works in today’s job search from writing a resume that gets through ATS and AI screening to using LinkedIn, recruiters, networking, and referrals to get your application in front of a real person.
If you’ve been applying for jobs online and hearing nothing back, you’re not alone. Bryce explains why blindly submitting applications may no longer be enough and what you should be doing instead.
We break down how to identify your transferable skills, figure out whether you need a new company or an entirely new career, improve your resume for the jobs you actually want, and use LinkedIn strategically to make connections with people who may be able to help you get hired.
Bryce also explains how recruiters and staffing agencies actually work, when it makes sense to use one, what candidates should know before contacting a recruiter, and why working with a recruiter generally costs the job seeker nothing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why applying to job after job online may not be the best job search strategy anymore
• How to get your resume through ATS and AI resume screening
• How to tailor your resume to a specific job description
• How to identify and explain your transferable skills
• How to use LinkedIn to connect with recruiters, hiring managers, and people already doing the job you want
• Why informational interviews can help you make a smarter career change
• How networking and employee referrals can help get your resume in front of a real person
• How staffing and recruiting agencies work
• Whether you should work with more than one recruiter
• What recruiters need to know about your desired job, location, salary, and priorities
• How to determine whether you need a different company, a different position, or an entirely new career
• What to do if you don’t meet every qualification listed in a job posting
• How AI is changing the job market — and why learning to use AI could give you an advantage
• How to research the salary range and market value for the job you want
• How to build a professional network even if you feel like you don’t have one today
And if you’re considering a career change, Bryce explains why your first step isn’t necessarily quitting your job. It’s getting clear about what you actually want: the work you enjoy, the environment you want to work in, the salary you need, the flexibility that matters to you, and the skills you already have that could translate into something new.
We also discuss the growing role of AI in hiring. From applicant tracking systems and resume screening to AI tools that can help compare your resume with a job description, understanding how technology is changing recruiting is becoming an important part of a modern job search.
But even with all that technology, one lesson comes through clearly in this conversation:
Getting your application in front of an actual human still matters.
Whether you’re looking for a better-paying job, thinking about changing careers, updating your resume, trying to improve your LinkedIn profile, or wondering why you keep applying for jobs and getting no response, this episode gives you practical steps to approach your job search differently.
If you feel stuck in the wrong job, know you’re capable of more, or simply can’t figure out why your job search isn’t working, this conversation will help you stop applying blindly and start approaching your career with a strategy.
Because building a rich life starts with a goal and a plan.