116. Beat the AI Job Search Black Hole & Get Hired in Record Time with Emily Durham (@Emily.The.Recruiter)

It's no secret that job searching has completely changed. With AI infiltrating applications on both sides, how do you stand out and actually get a human to review your application when one job posting pulls 2,000 applicants in a matter of days? Melody sits down with Emily Durham, known to her 1.3M+ followers across Instagram and TikTok as @Emily.The.Recruiter), for a straight-shooting look at how hiring really works now. Emily spent years on the inside at major companies, and she's here to tell you how the sausage gets made, no sugarcoating.What You’ll Discover: ▪️ Resumes are dying. Here’s the ONE thing you must do now to get discovered for new roles (no, not LinkedIn)▪️ The 2 magic words to add to your resume that instantly signal you operate above your title▪️ The "grandma test" that exposes whether your resume will get jumped to the top of the pile▪️ Secret places to find referral sources for an "in" at a company ▪️ Emily's golden question that gets you referred straight to the hiring manager without sounding pushyAbout Emily Emily is a career coach, recruiter, content creator, and public speaker on a mission to make career education accessible. Her longtime expertise in hiring and recruitment has made her a trusted voice on modern hiring, Gen Z careers, and the evolving world of work. With an audience of over 3 million across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube who rely on her not just for career advice, but for guidance on confidence, beauty, fashion, and work-life balance. https://emilydurham.org/ https://melodywilding.com/summitConnect with Melody:FREE NEWSLETTER: Psychology at Work WeeklyGet on the Waitlist for Speak Like a Senior Leader™Get on the Waitlist for Lead from WithinGet Melody's new book, Managing Up