Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews in 2026 (Recruiter POV)

What if the reason you’re not getting interviews isn’t your resume—it’s the math? In 2026, with 1,000+ applicants per role, recruiters have changed how they find talent. In this episode of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (ex-recruiter and founder of @workhap) breaks down the "hidden" hiring reality of 2026 and how to stand out when the odds are stacked against you. In this episode: 0:00 - The brutal reality of the 2026 job search 0:59 - Why Sho left recruiting to become your "Work Hype Man" 2:24 - Inside the mind of a 2026 Hiring Manager 4:23 - Call #1: "I've sent 80 applications and haven't heard a word." 6:20 - Call #2: How to get promoted when you feel invisible. Some caller questions/submissions may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or privacy purposes. RESOURCES: 📘 Pre-order Sho’s "Get Hired" book: workhap.com/book ✨ Join the Workhap community:youtube.com/workhap WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? 🎙️ Leave a voice note: +1 (701) 888-9178 📧 Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices