Are you applying to many jobs, but not getting callbacks?

Here's the problem, according to a job-search expert: You might be applying for too many jobs, most of which are irrelevant to you. Instead, you need to find your "candidate-market fit" — and then only apply to jobs that match it.

"When you're looking for a job, you're in a marketplace with supply and demand characteristics," says Phyl Terry, who has helped thousands of people find jobs. "When people get laid off, they spray and pray. Instead of applying everywhere, focus on roles that align with your strengths and the current job market."

Terry offers a specific formula for doing that. It's called the "candidate-market fit."

What does the term "candidate-market fit" mean? Think of it just like product-market fit — except you are the product.

To achieve a product-market fit, companies must create products that meet the needs of its target customers — and that they're willing to pay for. The same is true here: You must understand how you meet the needs of specific employers, and present yourself as the solution that's worth the cost.

"Understand the market, identify your unique value, and target........

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