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#RI-6a9f91f0·4 months ago·
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Lookback: 18 months

Applied to 30 jobs a week without tailoring resume

Applied to 30 jobs a week without tailoring resume, got no full-time offers

What I wish I knew
"Tailor resume to job and apply fewer matched jobs"
If I could tell you one thing
"Tailor resume and follow up with HR after applying"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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