Let’s face it: job hunting in 2025 isn’t what it used to be.The days of sending one CV and waiting for a call are long gone. Now it’s job boards, LinkedIn, online tests, ghosting, “entry-level roles” needing five years’ experience… yeah, it’s a lot.But here’s the good news: with the right strategy, you don’t need to spend hours a day scrolling. You just need a smarter system — and a bit of clarity.<hr><h3 class="" data-start="724" data-end="758">1. Stop Applying to Everything</h3>We get it. Rejection hurts, and applying to 50 jobs in one night feels productive. But if you’re not tailoring your approach, most of those applications go nowhere.✅ Strategy: Apply to fewer roles, but do each one properly. Target companies you’d actually want to work at. Customize your CV. Write a human cover letter. That’s what gets responses.<hr><h3 class="" data-start="1124" data-end="1164">2. Fix Your Digital First Impression</h3>You don’t need to be an influencer. But if your LinkedIn photo is from 2016 and your headline just says “Job Seeker”? You’re missing chances.✅ Strategy:<ul data-start="1323" data-end="1457"><li class="" data-start="1323" data-end="1357">Update your photo and headline</li><li class="" data-start="1358" data-end="1402">List your top 5 strengths or experiences</li><li class="" data-start="1403" data-end="1457">Share something once a week (even just a short post)</li></ul>Recruiters do look.<hr><h3 class="" data-start="1487" data-end="1527">3. Talk to People (Not Just Portals)</h3>Most jobs come through people — not job ads.✅ Strategy:<ul data-start="1589" data-end="1718"><li class="" data-start="1589" data-end="1631">Message someone working at the company</li><li class="" data-start="1632" data-end="1662">Ask for insight, not a job</li><li class="" data-start="1663" data-end="1718">Reconnect with ex-classmates, mentors, past coworkers</li></ul>You’re not “bothering” people — you’re building a path.<hr><h3 class="" data-start="1782" data-end="1812">4. Track What You’re Doing</h3>After a few weeks, it’s easy to forget who you applied to, what version of your CV you sent, and when to follow up.✅ Strategy: Use a simple Google Sheet or Notion board to track:<ul data-start="1997" data-end="2064"><li class="" data-start="1997" data-end="2010">Job title</li><li class="" data-start="2011" data-end="2019">Link</li><li class="" data-start="2020" data-end="2036">Date applied</li><li class="" data-start="2037" data-end="2055">Follow-up date</li><li class="" data-start="2056" data-end="2064">Status</li></ul>It keeps your mind clear — and your next steps obvious.<hr><h3 class="" data-start="2128" data-end="2145">Final Thought</h3>You don’t need to be perfect to get hired. You just need to be intentional, organized, and a little bold.And if you’re tired of dead-end job boards and outdated advice? We made Spotajob for exactly this reason — to help real people find real work, faster.<a class="" data-start="2418" data-end="2478" rel="noopener" target="_new"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.spotajob.com">→ Find smarter job matches today</a></a>

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Stop Scrolling, Start Landing: A Smarter Way to Job Hunt in 2025