Subject Line: The #1 Mistake Job Seekers Make
Preview Text: When I talk to job seekers in the Talented Data Nerds community, I hear a common mistake that makes reaching the 1st interview 10x harder. And it’s the main reason as to why 70% of job seekers say their current search is more difficult than their last one.
I recently read a report that said 70% of job seekers say their current search is more difficult than their last one.
What that tells me is if you want to get hired in todays job market, you cannot do what you’ve always done.
When I talk to TDN members in the weekly Q&A calls, I hear a common mistake that makes reaching the 1st interview 10x harder.
They all apply to hundreds of jobs without qualifying them first resulting in:
Instead of falling into the resume spray and pray trap, you need to adopt a more strategic approach by being intentional about where and how you apply.
An intentional candidate does the work upfront to qualify the job posting before ever applying.
This strategy not only saves time but also elevates the quality of your applications, making each one count.
Qualifications & Experience
Check if you have the necessary experience or can demonstrate transferable skills that match the job description.
Employers use these criteria as initial filters to efficiently narrow down the pool of applicants to those most likely to perform well in the role.