1. stop duplicating your work

Create a few templates of your CV, targeting each one at specific types of businesses where you’d like to work. In each template, highlight your experience and education relevant to what they are likely looking for.

Once these are built, just choose one for the specific application and perhaps make a few small, fine-tuning changes. Then customise your cover letter and email intro.

2. focus on what you’re good at

If you check the job requirements and you’re missing 50% of them, don’t apply. Focus only on the roles that suit your experience, skills and knowledge.

Once you’re convinced you’re a good match for the role’s major requirements, check the list of nice-to-have skills. If you’re missing most of them, consider what else you might be able to introduce to the role that could surprise the hiring officer. Sell it in your resume.

By avoiding applying for the jobs for which you’re not a good match, you’ll have plenty more time and energy to put into the roles for which you're a better fit.

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