023: [Job Search, Pt. 3 / 5] Why you should NOT play the numbers game in your job search
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Welcome to part 3 of the 5 part series on the Job Search.

In this episode, Sarah discusses why playing the numbers game is not in your best interest as well as how to  recognize red flags in your job search, the value of your time and energy, and how to maximize each application you send.

01:34 Multiple times a week people message me, email me and say, Sarah, I've applied to a TON of  jobs and not had a single interview.

02:47 A lot of people just simply don't know what to do if they're applying to jobs and they're not getting interviews.

03:53 Reason #1 that you should stop playing the numbers game: It’s a red flag that something isn’t working

05:01 Reason #2 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Time & energy

06:41 Reason #3 that you should stop playing the numbers game: You aren’t concentrating enough on building relationships

08:06 Reason #4 that you should stop playing the numbers game: Your mental health

10:24 Recap

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