The REAL reason you're applying to jobs and not getting job interviews or job offers

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Most people don't get job interviews because they under-sell and under-communicate their skills and experience on their resume, LinkedIn profile etc.

If you're frustrated that you're not hearing back from hiring managers, not getting job offers, or heck, not getting job interviews then you need to take a step back and evaluate if you can do a better job at communicating exactly what you've done and the depth and range of your skills.

Recruiters and hiring managers can't read your mind. And they're busy AF. That's why it's up to you to use your resume, LinkedIn, cover letter, interviews, etc to really sell yourself in your job search and help them see they value you'd bring to the role.


TIMESTAMPS
1:17: If you didn't get an interview, you need to understand the root problem and not just the symptom.

2:30: Standing out when you apply and during interviews goes way beyond wordsmithing, bullet points, and massaging pixels.

3:12: If what you're talking about only scratches the surface, then you're gonna sell yourself short.

4:13: No amount of rewriting or redesigning can help if your story isn't solid.

5:19: What you need to do is, number one, review the job description for the jobs you are applying for.

5:27: Second, you need to identify the skills and experience the companies are looking for.

5:34: Number three, you need to thoughtfully consider your previous experience and identify examples.

5:51: Step four, which is working those examples into your resume, portfolio, and interview answers.

6:14: Don't be afraid if your process had twists and turns and didn't follow the traditional way that you think something should have been done.

6:44: The perfect UX process does not exist, and you do not have to strive to represent that if it didn't actually happen.

6:56: This is your permission slip to showcase the messiness.

6:59: Go beyond just the 'what' of your work experience and let people in on the process.

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Hi,

The advice you gave is something I do believe in, but unfortunately, no matter what I try, the market is not letting me find the job that I want. I am not just carefully reading the JD, but I am also applying to companies that closely relate to my own values and where I can create value. Unfortunately, things are not working out.

Is there anything else that one needs to do? I am out of options to connect any dots.

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