Why you should not play the numbers game in your job search (and what to do instead)

Описание: In your job search, the idea of applying to as many jobs as possible in hopes that eventually you get hired is NOT a strategy. As Sarah says in the episode, "Playing the numbers game isn't a strategy; it's a recipe for burnout."

In this episode of The Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah debunks the popular advice to apply to as many jobs as possible and shares a more effective way to land the career of your dreams.
If you're applying to tons of jobs and not getting interviews, it does NOT make sense to keep applying & playing the numbers game. If this is happening to you, it's a big red flag that there's a problem with your resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn. Or, you're not applying to the right jobs.


⏰ TIMESTAMPS

01:42: Why would you keep applying if you haven't received an interview after 30, 50, 100 or more roles applied to it?

02:16: You should not play the numbers game in your career.

02:34: The numbers game is not a strategy. It's a recipe for burnout.

03:39: Another problem with applying to tons of jobs is that you probably won't have time to customize your resume and cover letter for each job you apply to.

04:50: Cover letters are not dead.

04:57: Stop focusing on the quantity of jobs applied to, and instead focus on applying to fewer jobs, but more of the right jobs for you.

06:06: Write these down! I will not play the numbers game in my job search and I will not gamble with my career.

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