What's a major trap candidates fall for all of the time? Here's mine, those easy apply or one click apply buttons on LinkedIn are a trap. Hundreds of resumes get submitted through these, pretty much guaranteeing that no one will ever see their application.

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Not a trap per se, but a missed opportunity. I see a ton who fail to ask questions at the end of an interview, and it's a big misstep in my opinion. This is a great chance to show the interviewer you prepared well AND leave them with a positive final impression of you. Don't pass on it.

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Only if you are using it to mass apply for whatever random opportunity pops up. Assume every role is a competition with people who took the time to make sure they are a good fit. It’s not easy apply. It’s you.

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I agree about easy apply being overcrowded. I have found tailoring applications and connecting directly with hiring managers gets far better results. Volume feels productive, but targeted effort usually wins.

Yeah that’s a good point, you need something that sounds out from a crowd.

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