Ok, it's clear that the age-old process of applying with resumes and cold cover letters is not the way anymore. BUT WHAT IS??? There are way too many of us looking for jobs and an honest, effective answer from a recruiter here would be a lot of help for us!

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Honestly, the “old” way still exists, but it’s just one channel now. The stuff that seems to work better: referrals, building relationships with hiring managers or peers, being visible in communities, and tailoring applications hard instead of spraying and praying.

Be selective in what you are applying to. Don’t waste time where you aren’t meeting most of what they are looking for. Networking, focusing on your skills and what you did in a role, and anything you specialize in. All that said, it’s not easy. The market is oversaturated, and even doing everything right will take time.

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