The Power of 'Past Hour': Why the Most Recent Job Posts are Gold

If filtering by "Past 24 Hours" is good, filtering by "Past Hour" is gold. The most recently posted jobs are the ones with the least competition. Applying to a job that is only minutes old almost guarantees that your application will be seen by a human.

This is especially true for roles at large, highly desirable companies where a single posting can attract thousands of applicants. The recruiter simply cannot review them all. They will work through the first batch and find qualified candidates there.

Setting up a "Past Hour" filter with Vopko and checking it a few times throughout the day is one of the most powerful job search habits you can build. It takes only a few seconds and puts you in an elite group of the most proactive and responsive candidates.