QUESTION: My job search is going nowhere! I have been responding to ads by uploading my resume, but nothing happens. What do you think is missing?

Emily Christakis

Broaden your job search strategy. Stop spending all your time behind a screen. Reconnect with former managers, colleagues, and alumni to uncover hidden roles and referrals. Join a professional association to expand your visibility. Strengthen your online presence by engaging thoughtfully on LinkedIn and contributing articles or insights to professional blogs.

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Scott Gardner, Vitae Express

If all you’re doing is hitting “apply,” that’s why nothing’s happening. Most opportunities come from people. Start reaching out, fix your LinkedIn, and target your resume to the industry and role type you are pursuing. Generic applicants just blend in with the rest.

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