I am so scared!!

I haven't received a solid response to any job I have applied to/had my eye on. I made pitch decks, crafted each resume, updated my portfolio with my latest work. I have received countless feedback for my portfolio + resume from professionals and made changes. I'm doing odd jobs and keeping up with creative work.

But watching my peers move ahead makes me feel...stagnant. I want to pivot but not sure where. Any advice?

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Reach out to people/CDs at agencies you admire and want to work for asking for informational interviews. Position yourself not as a desperate job seeker but rather someone who’s trying to grow their network. That way, it’s a very low-stakes ask for the other person. It’s very easy to say yes to that compared to a cold call looking for a job. Usually you can get a portfolio critique out of it, but the goal is to become a name and a face rather than a resume in a stack. At the end of each conversation, ask if there’s anyone else around your city that they recommend you talk to. This gives you an opening line with another person. It’s a slog, but it’s how you start to become known. If any of those people suddenly have a role to fill, you might be top of mind.

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Thank you so much for your advice. Honestly, this is exactly where I am right now, so this feels validating.

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All job postings on LinkedIn are fake. Even if the job exists they will go with someone they know. Networking is the only way (and the only thing the platform is good for).

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Yes & lots are old reposted jobs that are not listed on companies website.

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Search linked in POSTS (not jobs) with your title. Recruiters usually send out messages for open roles, freelance gigs, and quick hires. Apply even if it’s for copy to get on the recruiters radar. Worked for me.

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Been crickets. Lots of resumes sent. Recruiters followed up & nothing. Don’t compare diff positions & diff hiring managers.

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