#2: Myth Busted: Applying for Jobs is a Numbers Game

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Episode 2: Myth Busted: Applying for Jobs is a Numbers Game

The more applications you submit, the better your chances of landing a job. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Hire Me Pls, host Gemma Lopez dives into a myth that's been floating around for far too long: the idea that applying for jobs is a numbers game.

Career Coach Gemma debunks this myth by sharing how focusing on a few well-suited roles, really tailoring your resume and cover letter, and leveraging your network are far more effective job search strategies. The episode concludes with an exercise to make your job applications much stronger and bring you closer to landing a job that lights you up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Applying to fewer, well-suited jobs is more effective than applying to anything even remotely interesting. Quality beats quantity.
• Tailoring your application means more than changing out a job title. Customize every resume and cover letter to highlight relevant skills and experiences.
• Using connections to get referrals and increase the visibility of your applications can be a game changer. If you’re not already networking, start.
• Switching from mass applications to a targeted approach can lead to multiple job offers. Be inspired by client Sarah’s success story!
• Researching companies, tailoring applications, and networking will create much stronger applications. Get closer to landing a job that excites you with these actionable steps.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“There's this widespread belief that if you throw enough job applications out there, one is bound to stick. It's kind of like playing the lottery – the more tickets you buy, the higher your chances of winning, right? But here's the thing, the job market, sadly, doesn't quite work like that.”

“When you show a company that you understand who they are and what they're looking for, you're not just another resume in the pile. You're the candidate that they want to talk to.”

“A referral can make a really huge difference in getting your application noticed. In fact, most of the time, the first thing teams that are hiring ask is, ‘Who do we know that might be a good fit?’”

“By being selective now, you're investing in your future. You're choosing a path that aligns with your passions and your goals rather than settling for something that doesn't truly excite you.”

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Book a free, 30-minute career strategy call with Gemma at mycoachgemma.com.

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