There’s a local firm I really admire. I’ve applied three times now and never made it past the screening call. I’ve updated my resume, had people refer me, and even networked with folks who work there. Still, radio silence. I want to think persistence matters, but I’m starting to wonder if they’ve already decided I’m not what they’re looking for. Should I keep trying?

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If you've had people refer you and you've networked with people who work there, and you can't get past the screening call, give it up. There's something that's not clicking. And you're moving into the zone where you're a stalker and not a serious candidate.

You can keep trying if you want, though it doesn't sound like you're going to get anywhere. Whatever you do, don't keep trying at the expense of applying to other places. If you need a new job, you have to get as many applications out as possible to everywhere you can.

Have you gotten feedback on where you fall short?

Keep it up

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