Software developer here: I think of some basic filters - pay, location, fuzzy buzzword match. Then I go on seek.com.au and apply for every job that meets that

Software developer here: I think of some basic filters - pay, location, fuzzy buzzword match. Then I go on seek.com.au and apply for every job that meets that spec. I ignore fluffy description stuff - I can find out what the company is really about at the interview. 90% of these lead to a discussion with a recruiter, who may have other jobs too. Then go to a few dozen interviews, get an offer or two then decide what to do. Protips: 1. When talking to each recruiter and company make it sound like that job is top of your list, and your list is small say 2-3 jobs in total. Don't say you are considering another offer until you get an offer. I.e. match the stage you say your other thing is at with this one. Example: "Do you have any other interviews" at the first stage. Answer: "Yes I have another first stage interview but from what I am hearing I prefer the culture of your company". 2. Don't turn down an interview until you have an offer you have accepted and the contract is signed. Don't turn down an interview even if the job spec is a bit out of your league (but not if it is blatantly so). E.g. if you are a .NET developer without WPF and WPF is on the list just go it may or may not be that important. If they are asking for 5 years for forex trading algorithm experience and you have none then forget it. Turn down an interview if you find out the most they will pay is less than your minimum, if the location is a no no or there is some other definite definite show stopper. Unless... you are (like me) rusty at interviews and want some interview practice before the one that counts.