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Thinking back to my first job hunt with paper resumes, struggling with digital applications now.

I got my first job ten years ago by dropping off a printed resume at local shops. The manager called me the same day to set up an interview. Now, I spend hours filling out online forms and often get no reply. It feels like my applications vanish into a black hole. I want to connect with real people but don't know how in this system. What can I do to get better results with online job searches? Has anyone found a way to stand out without that old personal touch?
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seanc73
seanc733d ago
Wait, they called you the SAME day? That just doesn't happen anymore... it's crazy how much it's changed. The whole process feels completely broken now, like you're just shouting into the void. I get that same black hole feeling with every application I send. It makes you wonder what the point of all those detailed forms even is if nobody ever sees you as a person.
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willowf85
willowf853d ago
Actually, read a tip about using keywords from the job ad in your resume...
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piper_lewis96
My last 50 applications just got auto replies, it's so disheartening.
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