A former colleague of mine posted a Remote job that got 500 applicants.

I will share some tips with you on How to Find a Job in This Tough Economy.

You Must Know Someone on the Inside

When there are 500 applicants, they are either using AI or a HR-level1 person to filter through the submitted resumes based on keywords and skills. Even if you are a rockstar, your resume is being looked at by someone who doesn't even know what those terms on your resume mean.

You know people who you have worked with in the past. Some of those people are now in leadership positions or are influencers.

Contact them and have them give a heads up to the hiring manager: "I worked with him and he is legit." That's sometimes all it takes. The rest is up to you, but you won't get the opportunity to tell your story if you don't ...