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ZipRecruiter Now Lets Job Seekers Jump to the Top of the Resume Pile<\/b><\/p>\n

New product helps job seekers nearly double their chances of talking to an employer by moving their application to the front of the line<\/i><\/p>\n

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–ZipRecruiter\u00ae<\/a> (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, unveiled Be Seen First<\/a> today, a new product that helps job seekers break through the \u201capplication black hole\u201d and get their job application to the top of the resume pile.<\/p>\n

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260122811841\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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ZipRecruiter Now Lets Job Seekers Jump to the Top of the Resume Pile: New product helps job seekers nearly double their chances of talking to an employer by moving their application to the front of the line<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nJob seekers can now add a short note to their application detailing why they\u2019re excited about the role and why they\u2019re a great fit to get moved to the top of the employer\u2019s applicant list.<\/p>\n

\nFor millions of people, job searching feels like hitting \u201csubmit\u201d and hoping for the best. You apply, you wait, and you\u2019re left wondering if anyone ever saw your name. The reality is that hiring has become increasingly automated, and many employers are inundated with hundreds of applicants for open positions, which means great candidates are often buried from the start.<\/p>\n

\nBe Seen First is designed to change that.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cSomething as simple as telling a veterinary clinic, \u2018I\u2019ve been in pet care for 5+ years, and I\u2019m the person who remembers every dog\u2019s favorite scratch spot. I’m local and could get started right away!\u2019 can make all the difference,\u201d said Megan Allen, Chief Product Officer at ZipRecruiter. \u201cThose few words put your best foot forward and help an employer instantly see who you are. Be Seen First gives job seekers a way to rise to the top instead of starting at the bottom of the pile.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nSome of the most important things about a candidate\u2014communication, effort, enthusiasm\u2014are hard to show in a traditional application. Be Seen First gives job seekers a way to bring those qualities to life. People who use Be Seen First are nearly 2x more likely to start a conversation with an employer1<\/sup>, turning one-way applications into real conversations and opportunities.<\/p>\n

\nFor employers, Be Seen First helps cut through overwhelming application volume by prioritizing candidates who are not only qualified but genuinely interested in the role. A dedicated dashboard shows these high-intent applicants first, helping recruiters screen and hire faster. Employers hear directly from candidates, in their own words, why they\u2019re excited about the role, adding valuable context beyond a resume.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cIn a sea of applications, a short, optional note becomes a powerful signal of intent, communication skills, and fit,\u201d said Scott Steinberg, VP of Job Seeker Product at ZipRecruiter. \u201cHiring teams want to move quickly from scanning applications to having real conversations, and they\u2019re eager to prioritize candidates who take extra effort to show their enthusiasm.\u201d<\/p>\n

How Be Seen First Works:<\/b><\/p>\n