Any tips for a recent college grad trying to land an entry-level analyst position? (BA in Finance)

I’ve spent the last few weeks making my resume more professional, tailoring my resume and cover letter for each specific job and applying with intent to 2-3 jobs per day, I still haven’t received even the slightest bit of interest from potential employers. I believe I am qualified for the positions I’m trying to get, just no luck. Should I try something different or just stay consistent?

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1. Who told you to use a cover letter

2. Were you involved in any groups in undergrad that you could network with alumni?

3. Find people who have a role you want, connect with them on LinkedIn and ask them to chat, it will help a lot

4. Make a LinkedIn and Indeed, post your resume and make sure it shows you are open to work.

#2. Is your best angle, but all the other steps imo are important and relevant.

Godspeed and good luck

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Use a recruiter. They cost you nothing and they fast track you to get your resume seen instead of getting lost in a sea of applications. When I job searched I usually used at least 5-6 recruiters at a time since there is zero risk on your end

you lose technically on potential salary upside, as the recruiter is paid a one time commission based on the salary they land you. That said, for entry workers, it's probably a win-win

What area are you seeking (more specifically)? What academic and non-academic relevant expertise do you have? This impacts search path? Where are you located? This impacts which companies are options?

Quick apply with a BASIC resume on all analyst jobs on indeed, then when they ask for an interview bring a more in depth resume and your portfolio, networking on LinkedIn is helpful as well as being out in the field, find people with similar positions and see if they know any openings

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