I recently read a discussion where someone sent their CV to hundreds of recruitment firms and eventually received several offers. The interesting part was not just the number of applications. It was the combination of wider reach, a targeted CV, and patience.

The comments were more realistic than the headline. Some people reported getting interviews and offers. Others got nothing. One commenter pointed out that the tool may help with distribution, but your skills, experience, portfolio, and CV still determine whether anyone responds.

My takeaway:

• Use a general CV only as a starting point.

• Create a version for each job family.

• Put measurable results near the top.

• Add a portfolio or GitHub link when relevant.

• Track applications so you can see which version gets responses.

• Give the process several weeks before deciding that it failed.

A larger number of applications is useful only when the applications are going to relevant employers. Otherwise, it is just more noise.

What is one CV change that made a real difference in your response rate?