Insights

If you’ve been applying for jobs but haven’t received any responses, you’re not alone. Many job seekers are experiencing the same frustration. They're sending out dozens of applications and hearing nothing back. Interestingly, recruiters and hiring managers are facing a similar issue from the other side. They’re posting jobs but receiving few qualified applicants.

A major reason behind this growing disconnect is automation. More companies are now using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to process job applications instead of human reviewers. While these tools are meant to make hiring faster and more efficient, they often come with an unintended side effect, bias.

Because these systems rely on algorithms rather than human understanding, they can unintentionally discriminate against qualified candidates. Studies have shown that applicants from marginalized groups including people of color, women and non-binary individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, and immigrants are often filtered out before their resumes ever reach a human recruiter.

With 67% of American workers living paycheck to paycheck and over 7 million people unemployed, the hiring process has never been more competitive or more difficult to navigate. That’s why having a resume that’s optimized for both human and automated review is crucial.

At Jordyn & Co, we understand how important it is to stand out in today’s digital job market. From November 11th to November 18th, we’re significantly reducing the price of our custom resume and cover letter services and our resume templates. We even offer further discounts for students and new grads.

Because at Jordyn & Co, we believe getting the job you deserve shouldn’t depend on an algorithm.