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#RI-69e3426a·5 months ago·
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“Applied to 70+ positions with no callbacks”
What Actually Happened
Received 0 callbacks despite decent match between job description and resume
What I wish I knew
"Resume may not be standing out from the competition"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Customize cover letter and resume for each position"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Same Outcome Band
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