10/19/2026
Sending more applications feels like the obvious answer when nobody responds.
But volume can't repair poor targeting.
Before increasing your application count, look at what the results are telling you.
Are you applying for roles where you meet the core requirements?
Does your resume clearly support that target?
Are you getting screenings, interviews or recruiter activity?
The goal isn't to feel busy.
The goal is to learn what's working and adjust what isn't.
Job search is a strategy, not an application counter.