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I’ve read a number of articles stressing the importance of standing out in today’s perfect storm of resumes and cover letters, as if this was never an issue prior to the recession.  Has the accessibility and ease of the internet really increased the amount of jobs we apply to?

The truth is, applying to jobs isn’t easy, even with the internet.  Customizing resumes and cover letters, along with filling out forms online for each job takes quite a bit of time.  So we ask you, how many jobs are you applying to per day, or per week? Do you only apply on certain days? Feel free to digress in the comments section about your application rituals.