Should You Customize Your Resume for Every Job? Here's What I Learned After Applying to 100 Roles
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A job seeker conducted an experiment applying to 50 jobs with tailored resumes and 50 with generic resumes. Tailored resumes resulted in 6 interviews (12% success rate) but took 37.5 hours, while generic resumes led to 4 interviews (8% success rate) in just 12.5 hours. The time saved using generic resumes could allow applying to 100 more jobs, potentially yielding 8 additional interviews.
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