Online Job Applications: What Happens After You Submit Your Resume | Indeed

When you're applying for jobs online, waiting to hear back can be tough. It’s easy to think that nothing is happening to your application or that there’s nothing you can do. However, after you click "Apply," your application is analyzed thoroughly by software and multiple people. It’s helpful to understand what happens behind the curtain and steps you can take to advance your job search during this time.

In this video, we explain the online hiring process. You'll learn how keyword technology impacts hiring, what recruiters look for, what it takes to get to the interview, and tips for what to do while you wait.

0:00 Introduction
0:36 Application Tracking System 101
1:08 How recruiters examine applications
1:34 How hiring managers select who to interview
2:07 Tips for what to do when you don't hear back

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[starscreen]

Ok....so just vomit keywords that are in the job description so an actual human will look at it. Got it! Thanks indeed.

[alluringming]

i miss doing applications in person, so much simplar and tended be easier to find a job. -.- Cant remember how many times i did an online applications and not hear back from anyone.

[cramsa]

The company I work for will post a “wanted advertisement, ” knowing full well they don’t intend to fill the position… it usually goes to split the load up and divy it up among the employees… if the position was filled, it’s 90% chance a good friend or relative of someone who works there.

[podsmpsg]

Employers are being too picky. They use a computer to screen candidates so they can avoid and prevent discrimination accusations.

[muskduh]

75% of all applicant resumes are blackholed by the AI known as the ATS...applicant tracking system. people don't stand a chance unless they apply PERFECTLY.

[SirBeardy]

What happens when I submit a Resume?

*in Willy Wonka voice* nothing, you get nothing you lose. good day sir

[chrissolano]

Stop promoting jobs that give minimum wage and expect you to have 2 or more years of experience at entry level. It does not add up at all. We’re looking for these entry level jobs to get that experience, we can’t even get that in the slightest.

[Redplanetfilms]

I have been submitting my resume to Indeed for over 8 months. Turns out the way my resume was originally written, had the AI algorithm chucking out my resume. I simplified the resume and got some interviews, but was rejected, once they found out I was over 58. Ageism is my biggest foe right now. I still need a job, but Indeed is not doing the trick.

[myfavoriteplanet]

My experience.
Most of the jobs listed on Indeed are listed for years.
Either they just collect the applications or the turn over is that bad.
Those jobs will say 100 + applications and no hires.
A number of the jobs listed won't even be in the area listed, fake jobs.
I've never known anyone where I live to get a job from one of these online lists.
Another problem is many of those companies pretending to offer a job are just collecting peoples personal data.

[eyadkhalil]

Just reading the comments everyone is saying about how and indeed is I feel like all those jobs I applied for was a waste of my time lmao idk what to do now I’m still waiting and no calls back for any jobs I applied for

[nomad]

Every employer advertises their openings online. Hiring almost always happens through Referrals only. For the mere 10-12 vacancies, candidates are filled by employees refering their known persons for the role.

I know it feels nepotistic and non-merit-based, but networking and referrals are the way to go.

Good luck with networking for whoever is reading this.

[ra.vlogtv]

you need to fix that 86 percent. I received 20 percent response

[jrussellfl]

A few things - there's no way hiring managers are physically looking at as many resumes as you depict in this video. The ATS likely gives them 10? 15? not the 50 or 60 you depict.

As far as the black hole? It is real. The ATS scans looking for keywords. We all know that. But not to include but to exclude (to knock the thousand applications down to 10 or 15). If your resume is excluded, the majority of companies do not reply. Hence the term black hole. So I'm just a little skeptical on your 86% hearing back statistic.

Finally, while the two weeks later follow up to the hiring manager or HR department is a great suggestion, there typically is no way to actually do that. The online application, the majority of the time, does not supply any contact info for HR and definitely not the actual hiring manger. This is by design.

Good video though ;)

[samessa]

Here is my advice after I have been trying to apply to many jobs on your website. The system is so messy & complicated, make it simple so people can apply without going through hell & waste of time. Thank you in advance

[seewo]

The quality of this videois just unreal. Great job!

[angelo]

I absolutely hate this new ATS system. This is part of cost-cutting by so many big employers. How many HR Practitioners have lost their job to this new technology with their position being declared redundant. I hate it, I hate it, I hate I've submitted job applications and I still can't beat this system, because I don't want to. Now I have to personalize my CV to match the job description. They should get rid of this ATS system.

[PlatonicPurplePanda]

I'm glad I watched this video so I know I don't have to constantly worry every day and be on standby with my phone in case of a call.

[TeriSand]

I love the suggested steps while you wait.

[Green-tykw]

300 plus application so it's like a 3 percent chance to get an interview 👏

[quinn]

I am very over-qualified for jobs that I am going after. I am a business owner myself and for some reason I can't even get a job from this site. What they're not telling you is that whichever resume pops up in their system then that's what the company goes by. Truth is your application is somewhere at the very bottom of this list and those employers aren't even seeing your application at all. Once the employer hires someone else, Indeed will send you an email that will tell you that you didn't get hired. Truth is, you didn't even get considered because no one saw your application.