Being lucky enough to always have the time to narrow your job search to a few employers and tailor your resume and cover letter to those few is a privileged position. Many people (like those who have been laid off, just out of college and have student loan debt, or are just in any general position where they need income quickly) have to play the numbers game and literally can’t afford to take this person’s advice.
The most effective route to get a job (sending the right application to the right position with a good cover letter) works better for both desperate and comfortable people.
Many smart people choose the right path even when they are broke and hopeless, it makes no sense to shift responsibility and call it privilege.
Sending less resumes to jobs that fits better the applicant CV with a tailored cover letter is the most effective route for both the applicants and the companies offering the jobs - but before all, the company also needs to put some effort creating a good job post.
