<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cambria Talent Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambria Talent Solutions]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:03:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cambriatalent.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Applying to jobs online all day but hearing nothing back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re not alone — and the reason may surprise you. Most job seekers assume that submitting more applications = more interview opportunities. But the reality is: Less than 3% of online applicants ever hear back. Why? Because before your resume even reaches a recruiter, it often goes through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to filter candidates based on keywords, formatting, and strict criteria. That means: • Incomplete applications get rejected automatically • Resumes missing...]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/applying-to-jobs-online-all-day-but-hearing-nothing-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a188b1ed715e99f6b9a9933</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:39:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curious about how AI is reshaping job roles? The early evidence might surprise you!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading Anthropic’s piece on labor market impacts of AI and found the most useful contribution wasn’t another “AI will take jobs” headline—it was a better way to measure what’s actually happening. Their concept of “observed exposure” resonated with me: not just what LLMs could do in theory, but what people are using them for at work—weighted toward uses that automate work rather than simply assist it. That’s the kind of market information businesses need, because capability without...]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/curious-about-how-ai-is-reshaping-job-roles-the-early-evidence-might-surprise-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16f97a2fba01248609d04d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:03:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recruiting is a numbers game—but not the way you think. Quality over quantity is the new mantra!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading a recent piece on recruitment statistics, and it reinforced something I’ve seen repeatedly: hiring is rarely lost at the offer stage—it’s lost in the experience. One data point that stopped me: an overwhelming share of candidates abandon applications before they ever submit them. When the process feels unclear, slow, or repetitive, people simply opt out—especially strong candidates with options. A few other takeaways I’m reflecting on: - Job seekers want clarity. If...]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/recruiting-is-a-numbers-game-but-not-the-way-you-think-quality-over-quantity-is-the-new-mantra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1362bad681fe01d166c5b7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 20:43:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The job market today presents a paradox. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many talented individuals are applying to over 50 to 100-plus roles without receiving any responses, while leaders express difficulty finding the right talent. What has changed? It appears that the middle ground has tightened: there are fewer openings, increased competition, and heightened expectations. Companies are hiring more cautiously, focusing on skill testing, adaptability, and prioritizing candidates who can deliver impact quickly. For those searching for jobs, here are a few...]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/the-job-market-today-presents-a-paradox</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a136245a2438924d111d4bb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 20:41:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["115,000 jobs added” sounds like a strong headline… until you look underneath the hood]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Situation Summary for April 2026, and my takeaway is the labor market is still moving forward; it’s doing so with more “selectivity” than momentum. Payrolls rose modestly (+115K). That’s not a contraction, but it’s also not the kind of broad-based growth that gives every employer the same tailwinds. The gains were concentrated where demand is persistent and operationally essential: health care, transportation/warehousing, and retail....]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/115-000-jobs-added-sounds-like-a-strong-headline-until-you-look-underneath-the-hood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1361a78fa816dacc83d4f5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 20:38:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know small firms are the backbone of our economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading a BLS “Economics Daily” published today, May 07, 2026, during National Small Business Week, and one statistic stopped me: from Q3 2020 to Q3 2025, small firms (under 250 employees) generated about half of net new jobs. What I take from that isn’t “small vs. large.” It’s a reminder of where labor-market momentum often originates: thousands of smaller operators making hires one at a time—often faster, closer to the customer, and with less margin for error. The same data also...]]></description><link>https://www.cambriatalent.com/post/did-you-know-small-firms-are-the-backbone-of-our-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a136097d681fe01d166c271</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 20:33:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brian Evans MPM</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>