Forget Perfection, Prioritize Speed: The 'Spray and Pray' Strategy That Finally This Job Seeker Landed An IT Job

Group 1 - The core strategy for job searching has shifted from perfection to speed, with a focus on applying quickly rather than customizing resumes for each application [1][2][3] - The advice from a recruiter highlighted that companies often shortlist candidates from the first five to ten resumes they review, emphasizing the importance of being among the first applicants [3][4] - The job seeker adopted a day trader mentality, refreshing job search pages frequently and applying only to jobs posted within the last 24 hours to maximize chances of being noticed [4][5] Group 2 - The use of LinkedIn's "Easy Apply" feature was prioritized to streamline the application process and save time [5] - The job seeker maintained a dual-monitor setup to monitor job alerts and search terms simultaneously, enhancing their efficiency [5] - A controversial aspect of the strategy involved using three sets of resumes without extensive customization, allowing for rapid applications as opportunities arose [6]