Job searches can be frustrating when they don't work out and applying for jobs could eventually seem like a waste of time. There are so many people out there that are searching for the same jobs and it leaves little to no hope for anyone involved, but it doesn't have to be that way. The thing about applying for jobs is knowing which ones to apply for and which ones to stay away from.

A lot of people say you can't be picky about where you apply to for a job, but if you've worked as one occupation for multiple years and there's an opening for that occupation at a different company, would you pass it over to apply for an easier job that thousands of people are going to apply for? You'll want the opportunity to do what you know.

The other part of applying for jobs is to always follow up with the potential employer. There are countless companies that neglect to give any kind of call back, so wait a day or two after applying, then give them a call and let them know you applied and give them your name. It shows them you want the job and are eager about it.

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