I think youu2019re asking the wrong question. Let me explain.Some things in life are a numbers game, and some games have higher hit rates than others.Gambling, for example, has a very low hit rate and low odds of winning (1 in a million or worse), no matter how many times you do it. Slot machines are designed to fuck you.On the other hand, if you are trying to pick up a girl at the bar, you could get lucky on the first try or it might take you ten to twenty cheesy pick up lines, largely depending on your strategy, quality of your pick up lines and perhaps what cologne youu2019re wearing.I recommend Burberry.Even better, if you have a wing man to u201cintroduceu201d you to the other girl, a la Game, come prepared with jokes/stories, focus on her friend and deploy psychological tactics, buy her drinks, donu2019t make a complete ass of yourself or come off as to desperate, visit several bars in one nightu2024 then youu2019ll probably increase your odds.Picking up girls, like applying for jobs, can be easily mistaken for a u201cnumbersu201d game but there are clearly strategies you can identify and employ to increase your likelihood of success.u201cIu2019m not just a number, you little cockboy!u201dBack to jobs. So, unfortunately just u201csendingu201d job application falls into a pure numbers game. I have a friend who sent over 200 applications, despite having a nice resume, and didnu2019t get a response for hardly anything. I think he was invited to one interview and failed.Most HR wonu2019t review your resume because their reviewal system is fucked, or inefficient. Or maybe they have someone they are already interviewing, and its not a priority. Or they have a bias and read something on your resume that immediately turned them off. Or maybe theyu2019re racist. Who knows.The solution? Look at other ways to u201cboostu201d your application, or other ways in. Here are some ideas:Forget quantity. Focus on quality. Donu2019t send 200 resumes u2024 just donu2019t do it.Include a detailed, personal cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role/company, and why you think you can add value. Tell them why you have always wanted to work at the company, and why you have a strong work ethic to get shit done. Find the email address of the HR person (you can use a tool like Rapportive thats free) or send them an inmail on Linkedin.Call the company. Most people are afraid of doing this or donu2019t bother, and you will most certainly stand out in an employers eyes if you do this. Find the number of the company, call in, ask for HR or the hiring manager. Basically summarize what youu2019ve written in your cover letter, except in shorter words, and tell them why youu2019re so interested in their business. Ask them to meet.Letter: Physically post your cover letter and resume to their address. This will get their attention. Kill some trees, itu2019s worth it.Network: Go to networking events. This will increase your chances of finding a job in general, or meeting someone who is connected to the company you are interested in and can therefore give you a referral.Persistence: I have always gotten an interview request for any job I have applied to, or at least a casual meeting, because I was persistent and creative. I wrote a good cover letter, followed up, called in directly to the company, sent written thank you letters, and asked to be referred.Sending resumes and clicking u201capplyu201d is easy and wonu2019t get you anywhere. The above tips take more time, effort, and several tries to see their effectiveness. But they sure as hell beat applying to hundreds of jobs online aimlessly. I guarantee youu2019ll get some results if you give them a shot!Good luck!u201cMoshi moshi Mr. CEO, Iu2019d sent my resume previously through your website with no response, so wanted to follow up and express my sincere interest in applying for a job at your company. Iu2019d love the opportunity to meet you in person to discuss further. Howu2019s this Wednesday at 4pm at your office?u201d