The Boring Career Coach

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Stop Applying Everywhere: The 10-Application Strategy That Works

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The Boring Career Coach
Aug 13, 2025
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You’ve been told to “apply everywhere.”

Bad advice.

Here’s what works instead: send exactly 10 targeted applications a week.

Each one researched. Each one tailored. Each one followed up on.

Why 10?

Because it’s the sweet spot: enough volume to create momentum, but small enough that every application gets the attention it deserves.

My clients using this method…

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