Why You’re Not Getting Job Interviews in 2026 (Recruiter POV)

What if the reason you’re not getting interviews isn’t your
resume—it’s the math? In 2026, with 1,000+ applicants per role,
recruiters have changed how they find talent. In this episode
of The Work Hotline, Sho Dewan (ex-recruiter and founder of
@workhap) breaks down the "hidden" hiring reality of 2026 and how
to stand out when the odds are stacked against you. In this
episode: 0:00 - The brutal reality of the 2026 job search
0:59 - Why Sho left recruiting to become your "Work Hype Man"
2:24 - Inside the mind of a 2026 Hiring Manager
4:23 - Call #1: "I've sent 80 applications and
haven't heard a word." 6:20 - Call #2: How to get
promoted when you feel invisible. Some caller questions/submissions
may be recreated using actors or AI for clarity, production, or
privacy purposes. RESOURCES:  Pre-order Sho’s "Get Hired"
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