Re:Show HN: A Webapp to Auto Apply for Jobs
by bjt on Tuesday June 13, 2017 @12:54PM
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But you don't customize the job post to each applicant, right? So "the same" would be a developer spending a few hours writing a cover letter and resume that are sent to a bunch of potential employers without customization.
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It is more common for the applicant to apply for the job so the job post has to be generic. Now if the company is recruiting someone unique they will approach them and tailor the opportunity to that person.
Also I don't think one has to spend a few hours to customize the resume. Make one for each industry you are considering and spend 5-10 minutes tweaking it for the employers you really care about.
Re:Show HN: A Webapp to Auto Apply for Jobs
by nathantotten on Tuesday June 13, 2017 @01:18PM
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We do for the most part. We might hire a number of people from the same position, but we typically write a post for each type of position or team.
Even at Microsoft this was often the case - of course there was a generic template, but you would put specifics to the role.