Job seekers who say they're open to anything actually hurt their chances. When you list six industries and ten job titles, hiring managers can't picture you in a role. Being specific about what you want makes you more hirable, not less.
You ask a job seeker, "What role are you targeting for your next job search?" It's very common for them to reply, "I'm open to roles where I can be strategic and collaborative at a company that's doing something good for the world." And we have no idea what job that is. It is so broad. And then if you ask them to get more specific, the number of job titles they list are long and varied, and they name 6 different industries they're open to. In the end, they think by staying open to lots of different opportunities that they will get more interviews and offers when really this is ruining their ability for a company to choose them.
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