Huh. That's a little intimidating, isn't it? From a statistical standpoint, what are the chances that I am the one person who is offered the position? 1/1000... 0.001. Pardon me for a moment as I panic!
Of course, these estimations do not take into account one of our most powerful weapons: Networking. We've talked about it before, and we can all agree, it's a key point of differentiation in the job search. It's all about landing the interview before you land the job, and you can secure an interview much more easily if you know someone within the company.
If you'll notice, only the first three stages are computer driven. Good news for you! With your strong network, you'll bypass those steps and go straight to a real-live human! You've prepared and practiced your concise description of what you want out of a job and what you can offer! You know what you can bring to the table that no one else can, and that makes you unique and different. You will catch the eye (& ear) of any recruiter and position yourself to succeed!
Though the stats seem a little ... daunting, don't let them intimidate you. Remember how far you've come and how hard you've worked to get to this place!
"What lies ahead of you is nothing compared to what lies within you," right? So, when the job search - or any challenge - gets tough, hang in there! You're kind of a big deal, so don't forget that!
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