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I mass-applied to 200 jobs and got 2 replies. Then I did the opposite.

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A few months ago I did exactly what every "job search hack" thread tells you to do: apply everywhere. Same resume, one all-purpose cover letter, "Easy Apply" on repeat until my thumb hurt. In about three weeks I sent roughly 200 applications. Replies? Two. Both rejections. The worst part wasn't the…

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  1. 2026-09-02 21:05 · DEV Community — AI
    I mass-applied to 200 jobs and got 2 replies. Then I did the opposite.
  2. 2026-09-02 21:03 · DEV Community — AI
    I mass-applied to 200 jobs and got 2 replies. Then I did the opposite.

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