Targeted Job Search Strategy for Tech Industry Applicants
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seany62
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
The article provides job search advice for the tech industry, advocating for a targeted approach rather than broad applications. The author recommends identifying 5-10 specific opportunities that genuinely interest you and focusing efforts on those roles where you have at least a 20% chance of success. The advice is based on personal experience from conversations with friends and over 100 job interviews.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledyou can drastically increase your odds of getting a job by making targeted bets rather than broadly applying and hoping something sticks
A targeted bet begins with focus. Instead of applying broadly, identify 5-10 specific opportunities you genuinely want
In the context of job searching, these are roles where at least a 20% chance of success
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