Part of my daily job hunt routine is sitting down at my computer, heading to LinkedIn, setting my filters, and working through the listings. With the instant apply option, you’re allowed 50 a day, so I knock those out first before moving on to other applications.
I don’t apply to everything, just the jobs where I’m at least a medium match or better. Normally, I’ll find two or three that list me as a “perfect match.” But today was different: I hit 40 jobs that said I’d be a top applicant!
So, after hitting my 50 limit, I kept going, saving more to apply to tomorrow. I stopped at 150. And here’s the strange part: I haven’t touched my LinkedIn profile or edited my resume at all.
Then, things got interesting. I got an email about consulting for an investment company, a few calls that would pay $300–$500 an hour.
And then the big one: an email inviting me to interview for what I’d call my DREAM job. It’s close to where I live, I love what they do, the role fits me perfectly, and the pay is solid. Honestly, if money weren’t a concern, I’d do the work for free (but don’t tell them that! 😂).
Of course, I’m from the Show Me State, so none of this means much until something actually comes of it. I won’t believe any of it until I see that first paycheck.
Still, I’m glad I bought a lottery ticket today. Maybe my luck will hold out!
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdoerhoff/
My Resume: https://tectuma.com/Kenneth_Doerhoff_Resume.pdf
