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One Resume, Zero Results? No Surprise.
Spray and Pray Doesn’t Work
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
The "spray and pray" approach that's killing 91% of remote applications
This week's hot & vetted remote job picks
The targeted resume strategy that gets 6x more interviews
Why generic resumes are the biggest career mistake of 2025
Hi Freedom Seekers,
I see this pattern every single day:
Someone creates one "perfect" resume. They spend weeks polishing it. Then they blast it to 200+ remote jobs, convinced that sheer volume will land them interviews.
Three months later: Zero callbacks. Zero interviews. Complete radio silence.
Here's what they don't realize: That "perfect" resume is perfectly wrong for every single job they applied to.
In 2025, hiring managers can instantly spot a generic resume. ATS systems are trained to filter out one-size-fits-all applications. Remote employers especially hate mass applications because they signal you don't understand the specific challenges of their role.
The harsh reality? Your generic resume isn't just ineffective, it's actively damaging your reputation with employers.