I’m only applying for jobs I’m 100% qualified for. I tailor my resume, submit applications as soon as I receive a job alert, and then... nothing. I’m not getting rejected, I’m just getting ignored. It feels like the whole system is broken or just based on pure luck. If being a perfect match on paper doesn't get you a callback, what does?

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I wouldn’t limit yourself to only roles where you’re 100% qualified—that can put you in a very small box. Start applying for positions where you’re at least 75% qualified and see what opportunities come your way.

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Only women do this... Men tend to apply to less than 50% match lol

I don’t think being a perfect match helps as much as we're all told it would. A lot of roles already have an internal candidate, or they are posted because HR has to post them. I’ve applied to jobs where I checked every box and never heard back, then got interviews for stretch roles I almost skipped. It feels less about perfection and more about timing and who happens to open your resume that day.

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Being a paper match is not enough. Timing, internal referrals, hiring urgency, and volume matter more. Target fewer roles, build direct manager contact, and adjust positioning, not just keywords.

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You are cutting your opportunities in half, at least. You should be applying jobs that you’re 70-80% qualified for. Waiting for roles your perfect for is never going to work out for you.

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