Stop Applying to 50 Jobs a Week — Do This Instead

Why smarter job hunting beats mass applications every time.

If you’re applying to dozens of jobs every week and hearing nothing back, pause.

More applications do not automatically mean more interviews.

In fact, applying to too many roles without a strategy can reduce your chances.

Here’s why.

Most job seekers use the same CV for every application.
They click “Easy Apply.”
They hope something sticks.

But hiring managers aren’t looking for someone who is “open to anything.”

They are looking for someone who clearly fits this role.

That means your CV must speak directly to:

• The exact skills listed

• The tools mentioned

• The problems the company is trying to solve

If the role asks for experience in AWS, CI/CD, and Terraform — those words should be clearly visible in your CV (if you truly have them).

Generic CVs get ignored.
Specific CVs get interviews.

Now here’s the second mistake.

Most candidates are invisible.

Recruiters don’t just wait for applications — they search LinkedIn daily.

If your headline says “Open to Work,” you’re blending in.

Instead, position yourself clearly:
DevOps Engineer | AWS | Docker | CI/CD Automation
Marketing Specialist | B2B Growth | Paid Ads | Lead Generation

Clarity attracts opportunity.

And finally — stop applying everywhere.

Choose a direction.

Target specific roles.
Tailor your applications.
Build a strong online presence.

Five strategic applications will outperform fifty random ones.

The job market is competitive — but it rewards precision.

If you’re currently job hunting, what role are you targeting right now?

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