Are you tired of automated rejection emails or worse, radio silence when applying for jobs? In today’s competitive job market, up to 80% of resumes are filtered out by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) before they ever reach a human recruiter.
In this session, Soubhik Dawn will reveal:
● Why 75% of large employers use automated screening and what this means for your job search strategy
● The hidden gatekeepers – common formatting, keyword, and content mistakes that cause ATS systems to reject qualified candidates
● AI as your job search accelerator – ethical ways to use artificial intelligence to streamline your application workflow and save hours of manual work
● Smart content optimization – how AI can help you craft compelling, tailored resumes and cover letters that speak to both machines and hiring managers
● Live demonstration – see how Upplai transforms generic applications into targeted, interview-winning materials in minutes
Whether you’re actively job searching or preparing for your next career move, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to dramatically improve your application success rate.
SPEAKER BIO
Soubhik Dawn is a Stanford and IIT Kharagpur alumnus with nearly two decades of product management and leadership experience spanning Silicon Valley startups to publicly traded companies. As both a hiring manager and product leader, he has built digital products used by millions while leading and hiring across diverse functions including engineering, UX design, product marketing, technical writing, customer support, customer success, solutions consulting,
and sales.
Having experienced the hiring process from both sides- as someone who has hired dozens of professionals and as a job seeker navigating career transitions, Soubhik understands the frustrations of today’s job market. This dual perspective inspired him to found Upplai, an AI-powered platform recently recognized by Forbes for helping job seekers create tailored resumes
and cover letters that get past ATS filters and impress hiring managers.
Through Upplai, Soubhik has helped thousands of job seekers across all industries present their best selves to employers, transforming how professionals approach applications in an increasingly competitive market.
CONTACT LINKS
soubhik@uppl.ai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soubhikdawn/