[PepGuardiola]

> if you are in a smaller market, word will get around that you are wasting everyone’s time.

Obviously you shouldn't be spamming every single job out there. Apply for jobs that are either better or equal your current status. Jobs where if they accept you, you are very likely to proceed.

> Also interviewing eats up a lot of time so if this is all you are doing, other responsibilities are probably going to get neglected which will get noticed.

It actually doesn't if you know what you are doing. It takes 30mins on a Sunday to look for all jobs and email alerts. Pick one or two, input the job description into ChatGPT and generate a cover letter. Edit and submit. For interviews you usually have a 30mins with HR and can discuss salary.

Companies value you if you are already in a job and are looking for other jobs. If you are already out of a job, you will be treated like dirt.