Can’t seem to get an interview? Here's your game plan

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Apr 3, 2025

Stuck in the application stage? Discover why your resume might be failing you. Explore the job market's role in your search and learn how to tailor your application for better results. Find out how coffee chats can be your secret weapon. Should you apply for more positions or focus on fewer? Plus, hear when to consider bringing in professional help. This guide is packed with strategies to boost your confidence and turn that job search around!

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ANECDOTE

Listener Ari's Career Leap

Ari listened to episodes through a four-month interview process and accepted a dream job offer.
She moved from coordinator to director after taking career-building steps and time off for wellbeing.

ADVICE

Assume Your Resume Is Seen

Your resume is being looked at; focus on why it isn't progressing to interviews.
Improve selection odds by making your resume clearly show fit for the role.

INSIGHT

Market Conditions Matter, Don't Freeze

Market conditions affect difficulty but don't become an excuse to stop applying.
Treat market data as context and adjust strategy rather than surrendering to it.

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You’ve been applying for jobs but getting nothing back. Interview advice is great, but what if you’re not even getting interviews?!

This week, Sarah and Emma respond to a listener's question about what to do when you’re stuck at the application stage. They unpack what “getting seen” really means and explore all the reasons your applications might be falling flat - from the job market and your resume to how you're approaching the process.

They’ll help you figure out if your resume is doing you justice, whether your experience matches the roles you’re going for, and why coffee chats might be the most underrated move in your job search.

Plus, how to tell if you’re applying for too few (or too many) jobs - and whether it might be time to bring in some professional help. If you’re stuck and losing confidence, this episode is the pep talk and game plan you’ve been waiting for.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Ari “Emma and Sarah, I listened to a handful of your episodes during a multi-stage interview process that spanned four months. Last week, I received and accepted an offer for my dream job! I am in a niche field in a midsized US city, so roles like this do not pop up often. To provide some context, I withdrew from my masters program in the final semester about four years ago. It was not on a sustainable path for my mental health or overall well being. I worked in a bike shop for a couple of years before landing a role that became a career building step for me. Now, I’m going to start a new job that I would have deemed unattainable even a year ago. I will be going from a coordinator level to a director position as well. Thanks for the advice and the laughs!”

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