Yes — and the data is clear. LinkedIn Economic Graph (2025) shows that tailored applications lead to interviews 3x more often than generic ones. Specific adjustments: mirror keywords from the job posting in your profile headline and skills section (for ATS parsing), move the most relevant work experience to the top, adapt wording to match the language of the job posting. Objection: for mass speculative applications, this is not scalable. Solution: one master version plus 2–3 variants for different role families. Time investment per adaptation: 15–20 minutes — justifiable given a tripled interview rate.
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