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I'm a LinkedIn career expert. Skip 'doomjobbing' and do this instead.
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher warns job seekers against 'doomjobbing,' which is mass applying without strategy. She advises starting by researching specific locations and industries to set parameters for the search. Job seekers should build networks strategically, asking people for short amounts of time with specific questions, and include measurable achievements on their résumés.
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