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rage applying

/reɪdʒ əˈplaɪɪŋ/
applying for jobs aggressively and rapidly

After being laid off, she went into rage applying mode and sent out 50 applications in a week.

She aggressively applied to many jobs quickly after losing her previous position.


informal

The act of applying to many jobs quickly and aggressively, often due to frustration or desperation.

His job search turned into rage applying after months of rejection.

He started applying to many jobs rapidly after receiving multiple rejections.

This phrase is often used in discussions about job hunting and career advice.

Collocations

rage applying to jobsapplying to many jobs quickly and aggressively

Synonyms

mass applyingspam applyingjob spam

Antonyms

strategic job searchtargeted applying

Related Phrases

job spamphrase
sending out many job applications quickly
mass applyingphrase
applying to many jobs at once

Pro Tip

Avoid burnout

While rage applying can help you apply to many jobs quickly, it's important to balance quantity with quality to avoid burnout.

Gold Rule

Quality over quantity

Focus on tailoring your applications to each job rather than just sending out as many as possible.

Word Origin

A modern phrase combining 'rage' (intense anger or frustration) with 'applying' (submitting job applications).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts, particularly in discussions about job hunting and career advice.

Word Breakdown

rage
intense anger or frustration
root
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applying
submitting job applications
root
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