Have you ever overlooked something simple in your job search that turned out to be a game changer? I started reaching out to alumni from my university and noticed my response rate jump almost instantly. Adding one simple line about a shared background made conversations feel more natural and less like cold outreach. What small strategy have you tried that unexpectedly improved your job search results?

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