Secrets of the Career Game 132 Stop Applying to Everything | The Job Search Strategy That Actually Gets Interviews
Applying to more jobs is not the answer if your search has no strategy behind it.
Too many smart professionals spend weeks applying, tweaking, and refreshing their LinkedIn profiles, yet still feel nothing is moving. In this episode, I talk about why a scattered job search creates more frustration, not better results, and what to focus on instead if you want to land the right role.
I walk through the three parts of your search you can actually control: how many jobs you apply to, how tailored your resume is, and how intentional your networking outreach is. I also share why I want you to stop casting such a wide net, why LinkedIn Easy Apply can pull you off track, and how to build real name recognition with hiring managers and recruiters through thoughtful outreach.
🎯 What you'll learn:→ Why applying to 8 quality jobs beats applying to 80
→ How to use LinkedIn to get referrals (step-by-step)
→ Why LinkedIn Easy Apply may be hurting your chances
→ How to tailor your resume with job-specific keywords
→ What makes a company the right fit — beyond the salary
Resources Mentioned-
LinkedIn outreach scripts: https://stan.store/thatcareercoach/p/get-my-networking-guide-now-p9qvc7eg
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About Your Host: That Career Coach, Kendall BergKendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through Secrets of the Career Game, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress.
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