Want a new job? Try this, instead of just submitting more applications

""Go in there with an intent to learn about them," he said."

""leveraging your relationships""

""If your return is 3%, then spend 3% of your time applying to jobs," Cleavinger said."

Applying to many jobs often yields very few interviews, making application-heavy strategies inefficient. Networking through consistent, genuine conversations can create referrals, early visibility into openings, and stronger chances to land interviews. Aim for five informational conversations per week focused on learning about contacts rather than asking for jobs. Use those conversations to leverage existing relationships and build new ones so insiders can alert candidates to upcoming postings or advocate with recruiters. Allocate time according to return-on-effort: if applications convert at roughly 3%, keep applying time proportional and spend the rest on relationship building. Start networking before a job is needed to cultivate authentic connections.

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