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If you’re tired of just blindly sending out reams of resumes to jobs you don’t even remember applying for (and if you’re not yet sick of it, you will be) here’s something you can use to break up the monotony - and maybe even land a job. The Job Bored career blog recommends instead sticking to a “Rule of Thirds” (no, not quite like in photography). Try sending out three resumes each to jobs you’re slightly under-qualified for, jobs you’re sure you can land an interview for, and totally random jobs you find in your search. The Rule of Thirds gives you discipline. According to The Job Bored, this method is successful because,

Firstly, the three categories give structure to the job search. This method has a set of purposes and goals, instead of the mindless lets-play-the-numbers approach of carpet bombing your resume 200 times. The three categories are each balanced to allow for taking a chance, playing it safe, and random chance. Don’t underestimate the random approach of category three. As in love, there’s a lot of serendipity to the job search, and you should always allow for that.

Are you a “carpet bomber” resume sender? What have you tried? Share the wisdom in the comments.

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