Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

What Do Recruiters Do With Your Job Application?

Sep 10, 2025 · 23 min
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In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Jalonni Weaver, a high-volume recruiter. In their conversation, Jalonni takes us behind the scenes of the hiring process, walking us through it step-by-step from a recruiter's point of view. She debunks myths about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and gives insight into the most opaque parts of the recruiting process.

Key Topics:

  • How AI is (and isn't) changing the application process for both job seekers and recruiters
  • What applicant tracking systems actually do
  • What information recruiters can see about you and how to stand out from the crowd
  • The real reasons job postings stay up for weeks and why you should still apply
  • Why advice on optimizing your resume for ATS is misleading
  • The human side of recruiting and why courtesy matters more than ever

Links & Resources:

  • Follow Jalonni Weaver on LinkedIn here
  • Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here
  • Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here