Applied to 200 jobs with zero callbacks? Fix these 5 resume mistakes first

The most common Reddit job-search post is some version of: *I applied to 200 roles and heard nothing.* The fix is rarely "apply harder." It is almost always **fit signaling**.

**Why volume fails** Recruiters scan for evidence that you match *this* posting—not a generic version of your career. One master PDF sent everywhere reads as unfocused to both ATS matchers and humans.

**Five fixes that actually move response rates** 1. **One resume per job description** — remap bullets to the posting's language. 2. **Lead with proof** — quantified outcomes in the first bullet of each role. 3. **Kill keyword stuffing** — semantic fit beats a skills word cloud. 4. **Run a fit check before export** — know your gaps before you apply. 5. **Stop hiding employment gaps** — address them in one honest line, not silence.

ResumeInterview's Curator scores semantic fit against each JD and lets you approve every change before export—so each application is targeted, not templated.