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is job search akin to a contest nowadays?

In years past, job searching was so much easier. Now it seems you have to have a perfect LinkedIn profile Customize your resume Craft a unique cover letter. Do a project (free!) Network with people in the company. Network with people outside the company Have samples of your work in the same industry Be available to talk 24/7 Send out thank you notes Follow up with recruiters Be SUPER interested in getting THAT specific job Maybe I'm missing something, but you shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops just to get a job


In years past, job searching was so much easier. Now it seems you have to

  • have a perfect LinkedIn profile
  • Customize your resume
  • Craft a unique cover letter.
  • Do a project (free!)
  • Network with people in the company.
  • Network with people outside the company
  • Have samples of your work in the same industry
  • Be available to talk 24/7
  • Send out thank you notes
  • Follow up with recruiters
  • Be SUPER interested in getting THAT specific job

Maybe I'm missing something, but you shouldn't have to jump through so many hoops just to get a job

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