Hiring Data Nobody Talks About | Jen Emmons

Most professionals approach a job search the same way they did a decade ago, and that mismatch is exactly what holds them back. Jen Emmons, a career coach and recruiting strategist with over 20 years in HR leadership, has built her practice around helping experienced professionals reframe their value in language that actually lands with recruiters and hiring managers. In this episode, she breaks down how to update your resume for the role you want rather than the one you had, why the transferable skills matrix changes everything for career pivoters, and what it really takes to walk into an interview and get the offer.Key TopicsUpdating your resume to reflect value, not just responsibilitiesThe transferable skills matrix for targeting the right rolesOvercoming ageism and ATS fearsNetworking as relationship buildingCareer pivots with clarityInterviewing to get the offer, not just hope for itEpisode Timestamps00:00 How job seekers unknowingly work against themselves01:23 Jen's background and the conversation begins05:35 Resume mistakes recruiters notice right away08:21 ATS vs. hiring manager review12:12 The transferable skills matrix14:56 The biggest fear: ageism17:22 Dispelling myths about AI and recruiting systems22:29 Why networking is really relationship building27:36 The root cause filter framework33:46 Career pivots and moving forward with clarity39:27 Interviewing to get the offer, not just hope for it50:21 What to say to AI skeptics54:12 Closing thoughts and where to connectGuest LinksWebsite: https://www.jenemmonsconsulting.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenemmonsKeywords: career transition, resume strategy, transferable skills matrix, ageism in job search, applicant tracking systems, career pivot coaching, networking for job seekers, interview preparation, recruiting strategy, HR leadership