Tired of applying to hundreds of jobs online and getting ghosted? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.In this video, career coach and recruiter Renee Frey breaks down:✅ Why online job applications rarely work (less than 2% get interviews)✅ The hidden job search traps keeping you stuck✅ What hiring managers ACTUALLY look for✅ How to land your next job faster using networking and referralsStop wasting hours on job boards. Learn how to:💡 Build relationships that open doors💡 Become visible to the right people💡 Get referred and skip the digital black holeTimestamps:00:00 Introduction — Why the job search is broken 00:32 If you’re tired of feeling ghosted 00:48 The Conscious Professional Podcast mission 01:17 Doing everything right but getting nowhere 02:12 Why applying online feels productive (but isn’t) 02:40 Shocking stat: Less than 2% of applicants get interviews 03:12 The ATS black hole explained 03:49 What really happens when you apply online 04:27 Why relationships beat online applications 05:26 Visibility vs talent — the real secret 06:30 How referrals skip the line 07:02 Executive referrals and fast-tracking 08:03 The power of relationships in hiring 09:11 Hiring managers choose trust over paper 10:16 Visibility is your new resume 11:20 Why it’s not your worth — it’s your strategy 12:24 Stop waiting to be chosen — choose yourself 12:58 Build relationships before you need them 14:25 How to use LinkedIn and warm intros 15:28 Position yourself as the obvious choice 16:00 Be intentional — strategy over volume 17:04 How one intro landed a job offer in 21 days 18:35 Rachel’s success story — proof this works 19:08 Your next steps to get unstuck 20:07 Download the free New Job Jumpstart Guide 21:05 Teaser for next episode: Clarity creates momentum 22:36 Final encouragement — take action today 🎙️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here To Check Out The Conscious Professional Podcast: https://coaching.talentq.net/podcast🌟⁠⁠Click Here To View Renee's Mindset & Career Coaching Programs: https://coaching.talentq.net/programs🚀⁠⁠Click Here To Get Coached By Renee 1 on 1: https://coaching.talentq.net/services📝Click Here For Your Talent Acquisition Needs: https://www.talentq.net/📌Click Here To Access All Free Downloads Mentioned On The Podcast: https://coaching.talentq.net/podcast👋Thanks for being here, tune into this episode for content that could change the trajectory of your future! Check out Renee's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Mondays - A Guide To Landing A Job That Makes You Want To Jump Out Of Bed In The Morning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3AkDZH4 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make sure you're connected below 👇 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/reneefreyofficial/ 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.tiktok.com/@renee_frey?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.facebook.com/renee.frey/ 🔴⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneefrey/ Cheers, Renee Frey TALENTQ