Decoding the Job Search: Recruiter Insights with Megan Applegate

The job search can sometimes feel like sending your résumé into a void.Applications go out… and silence comes back.In my latest episode of Connect Inspire Create, I sat down with recruiter insider Megan Applegate, who spent years reviewing thousands of résumés and sitting in hiring manager discussions.Her perspective was eye-opening.Many highly qualified professionals are filtered out long before a human ever reads their experience. Not because they lack skill, but because their résumé isn’t speaking the language recruiters and hiring systems expect.In this conversation we explore:• What recruiters actually look for in the first few seconds of a résumé• Why the job search often feels like a black box• The small mistakes that cause strong candidates to get filtered out• How to position your experience as a solution rather than a list of tasks• Why networking still opens many of the most meaningful opportunitiesWhether you’re considering a career shift, supporting someone in their job search, or simply curious about how the hiring process really works, Megan shares a behind-the-scenes look that brings clarity to the process.Connect with Megan on LinkedInInterested in the TAP approach? Click hereor find out more at https://www.careerblueprintsolutions.com/Let me know what you’d like to hear more about on the showSupport the showI’m Carol Clegg, your host, an accountability coach and curious conversationalist inviting guests from a wide range of backgrounds to share insights on how they live, think, and navigate change.If you enjoy reflection, fresh perspectives, and honest dialogue, this space is for you.If you’d like to experience this work in community, I host a complimentary monthly Accountability Circle  a supportive space to pause, gain clarity, and choose a gentle next step forward. More info at https://carolclegg.com/accountabilitycircleFor those ready for deeper, more consistent support, I also offer a 90-day Accountability Package, designed to help you move from scattered ideas to steady, sustainable momentum.You can learn more at carolclegg.comLet’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Business Owners