I'm so desperate to exit. Sending applications and getting rejected from tech companies left and right. I use my internal referral and yet dont get a call. I'm S&O (FEP) SC if it matters. I used to get pinged by recruiters and now nothing.

My promo got screwed for 2 consecutive yrs. I'm a top performer, filling the M role on every project but unrewarded. So burnt out and unmotivated.

I've started questioning my resume. Do you think it is the market or it is me? :( appreciate tips on resume

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I was in the same boat OP and D2. But ... the “US’s most successful” Cannabis company just reached out to me for a Strategy role — giving the moniker “corporate strategy is way more chill than consulting” a whole new meaning 😌👌🏼

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They reached out to me as well lol

It’s the market. I got pinged 2-3 times per month up until COVID happened. Have only had 1 recruiter reach out to me since.

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Don’t have any tips aside from getting a second or third opinion on your resume and networking with D or undergrad/grad school alums at your target companies. Seems like most places are on freezes unfortunately

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I’m an MBBer (consultant level) and dinged left and right as well. From my experience it’s the sheer numbers applying for each role

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Thanks for your heartwarming responses..I was so down today that I couldnt even operate. D3, your response and attitude was golden. Your "US most successful cannabis" company opportunity made my day!🤣🙏

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Dank times call for dank measures

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I moved to tech as a director (though a different market - 3 years ago)... find the “consulting roles” in tech companies, and ideally leverage a referral. But consulting roles I mean customer success manager, Salesforce’s Ignite team, internal consulting groups... makes the transition make more sense in the minds of the recruiters. Once you’re in, transition to a strategy and ops role after a year or so.

Not saying this is a slam dunk, but may be easier.

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Unfortunately, things are a bit frozen right now where I am (not officially, but unofficially). Check out smaller tech companies like Twilio - they are legit hiring like mad right now.

OP I’m with you too. I’ve been applying for a month but still zero interview... so disheartened/burnt out :/

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- Are you tailoring your resume to the posting?
- What level are the roles you are applying for? Are they the same, one above, two above?
- Why did the promo get screwed twice?

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