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I've watched thousands of students job search over the past year.

The ones who succeed do things differently.

Here are the 3 mistakes I see every single day:

Mistake #1: Applying to jobs you're 40% qualified for

I see students apply to jobs requiring "3+ years Python experience" when they took one intro class.

You're wasting your time.

Why this fails:

ATS systems filter you out before a human ever sees your resume. Even if you get through, you can't fake 3 years of experience in an interview.

What to do instead:

Only apply to jobs where you meet 70%+ of the requirements.

Use Runway's match scores. If you're below 70%, you're not ready for that role yet.

Build the missing skills, then apply.

Mistake #2: Writing generic cover letters (or skipping them entirely)

"I am writing to express my strong interest in this position. I am a hard worker who is passionate about your company..."

Every recruiter has read this 1,000 times.

Why this fails:

It could apply to any job at any company. Shows zero research or genuine interest.

What to do instead:

If you write a cover letter, make it specific:

3 paragraphs, 250 words max. Specific or skip it.

Mistake #3: Treating your job search like a part-time hobby

You apply to 5 jobs on Sunday. Then nothing for a week. Then 10 jobs the next Sunday.

Why this fails:

Inconsistency kills momentum. You forget to follow up. Jobs get stale. You lose track of what you applied to.

What to do instead:

Block 1 hour every weekday. Same time, every day.

Apply to exactly 5 jobs during that hour:

25 quality applications per week beats 50 random applications on Sunday.

The pattern I see in students who succeed:

✅ They're selective (only apply to realistic matches)
✅ They're consistent (apply every weekday, not in bursts)
✅ They customize everything (resume, messaging, follow-ups)
✅ They apply fast (within 24 hours of job posting)
✅ They follow up (48 hours after applying)

The pattern I see in students who struggle:

❌ They spray and pray (apply to everything)
❌ They're inconsistent (binge apply on weekends)
❌ They use the same resume for every job
❌ They apply to week-old jobs
❌ They never follow up

Same effort. Completely different results.

You got this!

-Ford from Runway

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