With Job Applications, Quality Is Always Better Than Quantity
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With Job Applications, Quality Is Always Better Than Quantity
Applying to many jobs at once will not increase your odds
A common mistake job seekers make is applying to multiple jobs using a generic CV or Resume.
They believe that the more job application they send, the higher their chances of landing a job.
They focus on quantity instead of quality.
They believe they need to batch the job application to get a chance
Some applicants batch applications and can lodge 5-10 applications within an hour
Unfortunately, the recruiter rejects most of these applications because they are not unique or customised.
These individuals end up receiving negative emails, which frustrates them
They believe they have put in a lot of work and should get results
It doesn’t work this way.
You have to customise each application to each job if you want to increase your odds of getting shortlisted for an interview.
Ensure your applications are targeted
Spend quality time customising your resume for the job application.
Each application can take 3-4 hours to complete, but it will be worth your effort.
Employers like these applications as they are customised.
These applications often pass the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as well.
Applicants who do this often get shortlisted
They land more interviews that you begin to wonder how they do what they do.
It’s simple:
They put in the time and effort to get quality applications over the line
They do not focus on quantity over quality
Try to focus on quality over quantity.
You will get more favourable results.
I hope this helps you.
Banji Alo
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