Due to the high volume of applicants...
It’s a phrase that shows up in rejection emails and career portals everywhere. For candidates, it can feel like a wall of silence. For recruiters, it’s shorthand for the realities of sorting through hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications.This space is here to unpack what those words really mean. Not as satire, but as context: data on why the phrase exists, insights into how recruiters manage scale, and practical ways candidates can still stand out in crowded pools.The phrase doesn’t have to be a dead end. With more clarity, and a little honesty from both sides, it can become a starting point.
Candidate Lens
Micro-guides: Quick, actionable steps on tailoring resumes, using networks effectively, and applying with timing in mind.What works: Data and stories showing what actually makes candidates stand out (e.g., warm introductions or targeted applications > mass submissions).Next step bridge: For those wanting deeper, hands-on tools, a companion space exists, but this section stays focused on clear, universal strategies.
Decoding The Language
What the phrase means in numbers
📊 applicants per role
📊 time-to-hire
📊 why systems auto-filterCandidate pathways
🧭 clear steps to sharpen resumes
🧭 how to strengthen networks
🧭 focus energy where it mattersRecruiter perspectives
🗣️ anonymous Q&As
🗣️ tips for more transparent communication
Recruiter Lens
Behind the Desk: A snapshot of recruiter workload: average reqs per recruiter, competing priorities and time spent per resume.Data on response rates: why silence often comes from volume, not disregard.Notes on the balancing act: speed vs. fairness, efficiency vs. personalization.System pressures: Resources on DEI-conscious communication and creating better candidate experiences.
Progress Adds Up
Even small steps - one refined bullet, one new connection - build momentum over time.
Focus Over Volume
Targeted effort beats mass applications. Quality outreach creates more real chances.
Small Wins Matter
The impact of one tailored resume or one warm introduction can outweigh dozens of cold applies.
You’re Not Alone
Every rejection email hides a full inbox of others. The silence isn’t personal, it’s systemic.
Why I Made This
“Due to the high number of applicants” has become the most common phrase in hiring, and one of the least explained. We built this space to take the mystery out of it. Not to mock the process, but to give both candidates and recruiters a place where numbers, stories and perspectives meet.If you’re a candidate, we hope this helps you see you’re not alone, and points you toward steps that can make your next application stronger. If you’re a recruiter, we hope it shows how small changes in communication can have a big impact.At its core, this site is about clarity: what the phrase means, why it shows up, and how we can bridge the gap between inboxes.