I've been applying for admin assistant jobs since September, but I'm getting nowhere! I've tried everything - a new resume, cover letters, applying on every job board imaginable. I'm starting to feel really discouraged because they're either hiring other candidates or the jobs are scams. How can I find legit positions that I actually have a chance of getting?

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Have you used the app Jobscanner to check your resume with the job descriptions of the roles you are applying to? They give you a grade based on your resume & the job description and areas for improvement! Using tools like that and doing a lot of networking seem to be the best approach to landing a job right now!

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You might want to try applying directly to companies and avoiding job boards. There are a lot of scams posted there, and even legit companies will post ghost jobs. Sometimes they'll list positions on those boards but they have no intention of hiring anyone, it's just to make it look like the company is doing well.

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The scams part is so real! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been approached by scammers this past year while job searching. It is worth making sure the resume is good, but it is a persistent effort to job search, and has been for many others. Hoping this year the market improves drastically.

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It’s really tough when you feel like you’ve tried everything. Sometimes, even a slight change in the approach can make a big difference. Maybe revisit your resume and ensure it highlights the skills employers are looking for most—like tech skills or multitasking. And consider setting up job alerts on LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor to get notified as soon as legit admin roles pop up.

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