Question 1

How do I know which companies are worth targeting?

Accepted Answer

Three filters: Do you respect what they do? Do they need your skills? Are they stable enough to be hiring? Check their LinkedIn activity, Glassdoor reviews, and recent news. Growing, visible, well-reviewed worth targeting. Silent for six months skip them.

Question 2

What if my target list runs out of open positions?

Accepted Answer

Expand to competitor and partner companies of your existing targets. And don't abandon the original list companies not hiring today will be hiring in three months. Keep alerts running and check career pages monthly.

Question 3

How long should one tailored application take?

Accepted Answer

Fresh graduate: 45 minutes. Experienced professional: 30 minutes. If it's taking three hours you're overthinking. If it's taking ten minutes you're not actually tailoring.

Question 4

Is it okay to apply to the same company twice for different roles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wait 60 days minimum, make sure the roles are genuinely different, and tailor completely from scratch each time.

Question 5

What if I genuinely need a job fast. Can I still target instead of spray?

Accepted Answer

Yes expand your target list from 15 to 30 and apply to more roles simultaneously, but keep the tailoring standard. Also activate your network immediately and contact recruiters directly. More targeted applications in parallel, not lower quality ones.

Question 6

How do I find the hiring manager's name?

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn first search the company and filter by HR or department head titles. Check the job posting itself. If nothing works after ten minutes, "Dear Hiring Manager" is fine. "To Whom It May Concern" is not.

Question 7

Should I apply even if I don't meet all the listed requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you meet 70% or more. Job postings are wish lists. Address genuine gaps in your cover letter with evidence you're closing them. Never apply if you meet less than half — that's just spray applying with extra steps.

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