Why You Are NOT Getting Hired (Recruiter Secrets EXPOSED)+ How She Built 2 Businesses (Franchise & Startup)

Why are you not getting hired… even when you are qualified?And what does it actually take to build not one—but TWO successful businesses, including a franchise?In this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Megan Applegate, recruiter, entrepreneur, and business owner of TWO companies, to break down:🔥 What You Will Learn in This Episode:💼 Job Search & Career Growth✔️ The hidden hiring system that filters you out✔️ The truth about ATS and resume✔️ How to actually get noticed by recruiters✔️ AND what it really looks like to build and run a business—especially a franchise✔️ Why your resume is getting rejected (and how to fix it)✔️ The truth about ATS systems (it is NOT what you think)✔️ How recruiters actually scan resumes✔️ The biggest mistakes job seekers make✔️ How to use keywords + AI to stand out✔️ How to position yourself as the solution (not just a candidate)🚀 Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership✔️ What it is REALLY like to own two businesses✔️ How Megan transitioned from burnout to business ownership✔️ The pros and cons of owning a franchise vs starting your own business✔️ How to get clients (B2B vs B2C strategies)✔️ The power of referrals and networking✔️ What most people do NOT understand about running a business🧠 For Mompreneurs Specifically✔️ How to balance business, motherhood, and life✔️ Time-blocking strategies that actually work✔️ Creating freedom while building income✔️ Raising kids while building a business (real talk)💡 Why This Episode MattersThis is not just about getting a job.It is about:👉 Taking control of your career👉 Understanding how the system actually works👉 And building a life that gives you freedomWhether you are:• Job searching• Thinking about starting a business• Curious about franchises• Or trying to create more flexibility for your familyThis episode gives you real, actionable insight.🎙️ Connect with Charisse Walker (Start Here 👇)🌐 Website: https://www.chalkerhomes.com🎙️ Podcast: Unbreakable Mompreneurs📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charissewalker1Charisse Walker is a real estate expert, investor, and author of Flipping the Iceberg, helping women navigate business, relationships, and life transitions.💼 Connect with Megan Applegate🌐 Career Blueprint Solutions: https://careerblueprintsolutions.com📧 [email protected]🌐 Gecko Hospitality (Franchise Recruiting): https://geckohospitality.com📧 [email protected] helps professionals beat the hiring system and teaches entrepreneurs how to build scalable businesses.❤️ If This Helped You:👍 Like this video💬 Comment your biggest takeaway📩 Share with someone job searching or starting a business🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about business, career growth, and motherhood