Ep 69: Job Application and applicant processing insight - Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode , Jim and Lauren cover a range of advice focused on job applications, applicant screening, timing for filing roles, and a few other topics we have been asked recently. We hope you find this discussion helpful covering these points below and we hope you enjoy listening. 

How do companies usually process applications? Is it in the order they are received? Or is it something else? Hundreds of people apply to each posting. Should I still apply if so many people have applied?  Is there a general average for how many positions people apply to before getting an interview?  Can an applicant apply to multiple positions in the same organization at the same time?  How common is it for companies to use AI to filter through CVs in hiring processes?Why am I not hearing back when I meet all the qualifications of a job posting. Do you have any suggestions for how to get an interview? Is applying to companies that you don’t know anyone at, worth it? How fast are positions filled nowadays? In your estimate, what % of job postings are not real After applying for a position, when should we expect to hear back from the company?

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!