What’s the one thing most job seekers overlook that could get you hired faster than you think?
3 Oct 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief monologue, Codie Sanchez explains that the majority of job applications are filtered out by AI-driven resume screening tools, meaning candidates rarely reach a human hiring manager through traditional job boards like Indeed. She argues that the effective path to employment is to bypass these systems by directly contacting hiring managers and presenting concrete, original work or ideas that demonstrate immediate value. Sanchez emphasizes that candidates who adopt a contrarian, proactive approach—sending innovative projects or bold proposals—stand out and are often hired, noting that she has personally hired such individuals at her own companies.
