I got laid off in January and have been trying to find a new job since. I keep making it to the phone interview and sometimes a second interview, but always get ghosted. It’s so disheartening.

I have too much experience for an internship, and I have too little to be the top choice for copywriter roles. I know I’m a good writer, I know what I’m capable of, but it’s so exhausting trying to convince people. They always like my book but it’s never enough to get the gig. What can I do?

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Focus on an opportunity or two. Create a whole campaign for them. wow them.. get their attention. it sometimes works and shows that you really understand their brand positioning, are excited, and are a great employee.

AND/OR

record yourself during interviews and analyze exactly how you tell your story. how do you answer their questions? be honest with yourself. would you hire yourself?

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Messaged you on the side. I know of an opening that may help, depending on your location

Location?

I’m currently in the DC area, but open to relocating.

I was looking recently and ended up taking a counter offer from my current agency. I can’t stress enough the importance of networking.

If you’re able to use connections to refer you to the job it will help so much.

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