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Here’s what job seekers don’t want to hear: There’s no magic formula. No secret LinkedIn hack. No perfect resume template. No AI prompt that lands you the dream job.
It’s a full-time commitment. 8 hours a day. 5 days a week. Sometimes more. That’s what it takes in this market.
When you’re unemployed, job searching isn’t something you do. It’s the ONLY thing you do.
Stephanie learned this as her search got tougher: “Your job is finding a job. You can’t be making it your job to improve your mental health or take up a new exercise regimen for 4 hours a day. That’s 4 hours you should be looking for a job.”
That’s the truth.
There’s more: Be ready to pivot.
It’s not about finding the job with the right job title anymore. Forget “Marketing Manager” or “Senior Director.” It’s about what you can actually do. Your skills are the product. The title is just packaging.
Looking for a job is a full-time job and you have to treat it like one.