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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 29 MIN

Why Applying to 1,000 Jobs Won't Work (And What Will)

from The Jim Stroud Podcast · host Jim Stroud

This podcast brought to you by: "Career Intelligence Weekly" - the newsletter that tracks the invisible job market for smarter career decisions. https://newsletter.jimstroud.com In this episode: At a recent conference, I sat down with recruitment marketing expert Jim Durbin, also known as the “Indeed Whisperer.” With 25+ years in staffing, headhunting, RPO, and internal TA, Durbin shares blunt insights on how hiring really works. We discuss why recruiters underuse Indeed’s resume database, why mass-applying with AI-generated resumes can hurt job seekers, and whether “ghost jobs” are as common as people think. Durbin also explains why both companies and candidates share responsibility for fixing today’s broken hiring experience. A candid conversation about recruiting myths, job search strategy, and how respect and intention can improve hiring on both sides. Connect with Jim Durbin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdurbin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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