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New research on today's job market puts a clear point on something job seekers are starting to feel: mass applying isn't the strategy anymore.

The candidates getting hired aren't blasting resumes into the void. They're researching companies, tailoring their outreach, and building real connections before they ever hit submit.

Read more on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtney-connley-hampton/2026/09/15/stop-mass-applying-try-these-strategies-in-your-job-search/?ctpv=searchpage

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Opportunities show up in different ways. A listing that lands at the right moment, a nudge from someone who knows your work.

We have healthcare, skilled trades, and sales openings on our job board over the past few days.

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New research on today's slower hiring market puts a sharper point on something job seekers are starting to feel: sending more applications isn't the answer.

The candidates breaking through aren't the ones applying the most. They're the ones networking with intention, tailoring their outreach, and making a clear case for what they bring that no one else can.

Read more on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtney-connley-hampton/2026/08/25/when-hiring-is-slow-heres-how-to-stand-out-in-the-crowd/?utm_source=ForbesMainLinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainLI

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September birthdays are here! 🎂 Join us in wishing Rebekah Carson, Becca Mikulsky, Mark Loehr, and Kiana Baker a happy birthday. 🥳

We hope the year brings each of you plenty to celebrate. Drop them a note in the comments below.

Four work anniversaries at ExecuSource this month! Congrats to Angela Avant, Amanda Papso, David Foster, and Branigan Mincey. 🎉

We appreciate you and are thankful for you all. If you've worked with any of them, drop a note in the comments.

New research puts a number on something recruiters have always suspected: how fast you reply to an employer meaningfully shapes whether you get hired.

Even a 5–10 minute delay hurts your odds. A one-hour delay nearly cuts your chances in half. And 24 hours? Roughly the same as not replying at all.

The signal isn't just about competition, employers read response speed as a proxy for how engaged, competent, and easy-to-work-with you'll be once hired.

Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2026/08/24/research-shows-job-seekers-who-respond-quickly-get-hired-more-often/?utm_source=ForbesMainLinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainLI