I've been trying to transition from agency to in-house product design for over two years now and am feeling so incredibly depleted from the process. It doesn't matter how many times I've reworked my resume for ATS, redone my portfolio to show as much of the data and UX process as possible, how many recruiters/hiring managers I connect with who tell me I have great work, it always ends in rejections, ghosting, and the looming dread that I'll be stuck in a job I hate for the foreseeable future.

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I have a career coach and maybe the advice I’ve gotten will resonate with you. Network with those that have similar paths as you and come from a place of genuine curiosity rather than connect directly to a role or offer. How did they get there? How do you leverage your work so that you can spend the time you need growing and skill building? Decide for yourself the reason behind why you dislike your current work. Refine only when you have clarity on your own values, how to balance your work with play and rest.

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Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I can imagine how draining it is, especially when you're doing everything right. At this point, I’d pause the portfolio tweaks and spend a month doing informational interviews inside product companies. Aim for 1–2 a week. Ask them what really gets people hired there. This will sharpen your strategy fast.

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