In this episode of Behind the Offer, host Samantha Sloane, former recruiter and founder of HIRED, shares the real formula behind job search success — one that most candidates never get taught.
The Formula: Clarity + Positioning + Trust = Momentum
Most job seekers are overworked, under-responded to, and misdiagnosed. They’re not underqualified — they’re just solving the wrong problem. This episode unpacks why visibility isn’t the issue… signal is. And Samantha shows you exactly how to create it.
Why doing everything “right” still leads to rejection (and what to do instead)
The 3-part success formula that separates top candidates from everyone else
How to shift from applying to everything → being seen as the obvious hire
What trust actually looks like in the hiring process (from a recruiter’s POV)
How high-effort candidates get stuck when their clarity and positioning are off
Why interviews aren’t auditions — they’re diagnostic conversations
The subtle mistakes you’re making on your resume, LinkedIn, and in interviews
Action steps included:
A job search audit to identify your real bottleneck
Prompts to upgrade your resume bullets and intro statements
A 7-day challenge to replace “more effort” with sharper positioning
Messaging shifts to build trust with hiring managers in 30 seconds or less
If you’ve been working hard but getting nowhere — this episode is your reset.