"Sent 200 applications. Got 2 replies."
We hear this constantly. And the pattern is almost always the same.
We are Geniuses Recruiting — a recruiting agency that helps tech companies fill hard-to-fill roles. Here is what we see from the other side of the hiring process.
Most companies use Applicant Tracking Systems to screen resumes before a human sees them. The system scans for keyword matches against the job description. If your resume does not match closely enough, it gets filtered out.
This is not about qualifications. It is about keywords. A highly qualified candidate with a generic resume will lose to a less qualified candidate whose resume mirrors the job posting.
When a role shows "100+ applicants" on LinkedIn, it has likely been open for days or weeks. The recruiter already has a shortlist. Your resume goes into a pile that may never get reviewed.
Jobs get posted on company career pages first. By the time they reach LinkedIn, the competitive window is closing.
22% of job listings are ghost jobs — roles companies post with no intention of filling. Sometimes to "build a pipeline." Sometimes the role was filled internally. Sometimes it is just corporate policy.
You are spending time tailoring applications for positions that do not exist.
Recruiters spend 6 seconds on a resume. If it does not immediately signal "this person fits this role," it gets passed over. A generic resume that works for every job works well for none of them.
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