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#RI-69d35c22·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 1.5 year career gap

I applied over 500 jobs in 6 months

I changed my resume for each role, but still no interviews

What I wish I knew
"I should have tailored my resume more carefully"
If I could tell you one thing
"Create standard resumes for each type of role"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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