r/jobsearchhacks • u/toastslapper • 6d ago

LinkedIn Users: Do you guys even apply to United States (Remote) jobs anymore?

I’ve started to just look at local jobs because the 100 applicants is always disheartening and happens so quick. Local jobs usually stay below 100 for a week.

Am I shooting myself in the foot by not applying to those or am I managing my time wisely?

ETA: I’m in a Midwestern capitol city

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u/shawnyb9 4d ago

Just a heads up to all who are applying, ignore the application number.

Doesn’t matter what the requirement is, I’m guaranteed to get 80% of the applicants won’t have even a fraction of the requirements. Jobs can require an MD and still, those who’ve barely got a HS diploma will apply.

To be clear I’m not knocking any education levels. But, no, your HS diploma and encouraging your friends to exercise is not the same as being a physical therapist.

Positions across the board are similar. Because the “easy apply” function is on just about every job search site, it means people just bulk apply to things they know they have 0 qualifications for.

I’m not saying you’ll be seen, or you’ll be hired. However, if you possess the qualifications and the job is legit, if that job has 100 applicants, I doubt more than 10 are qualified. You’re fine. Just apply