Everyone says "just get a better job" like it's that easy
I've been looking for months now without any luck

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Omg I wanted to post about this! The struggle been real. I hope whoever is currently going through this (including myself) to land their dream job soon ✨

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Wouldn’t hurt to have McKinsey on my resume

Same, just starting the process myself.

It’s also about being in the right place, at the right time

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It’s easier with a network - people who will advocate for you 😜

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For some skillsets it is that easy.
Labor market is weird

I would have thought in the current climate it would have been
Maybe I'm just being to picky

Yeah, but, did you try getting a better job?

Tap your network. Having someone refer you to their company is usually a big boost. When I was interviewing for spots on my team, I always took referrals more seriously than cold applications. Referrals tend to have some level of knowledge and interest in the company outside of, “I just need a job NOW.” Oh, and for many companies, the interview process is shorter for the applicant.

It took me 8 months to find a new job when I cold applied at my last gig. It took less than a week when I got referred where I am now. Chin up! You got this!

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