Because I run a job board, I talk to applicants almost every day.

And many of the people I meet make the same mistake.

They have no clear job search goals.

So they apply everywhere, every day, all day long.

You might think it's smart to send lots of applications.

After all, it's a numbers game, right?

It's not. The more you narrow

your search, the easier everything gets, and the happier you'll be in your next job. Stop chasing

every lead. Instead, focus on what you really want. Now, figuring out your goals can be hard,

but we have a MaxList resource that can help.

Finding focus in your job search.

Go to MaxList.org slash Focus.

Our free step-by-step MaxList Guide will help you create your own job search goals.

Get your copy today.

Visit maxlist.org slash focus again. That's maxlust.org slash focus.

Focus. This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want,

and make a difference in life. I'm your host, Mack Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Mack's List.

It's a job board in the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career. Every Wednesday,

I talk to a different expert about the tools you need to get the work you

want.

As an applicant, you may find the hiring process both mysterious and opaque.

Former recruiter Claire Martin is here to pull back the curtain and share her hiring secrets.

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