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Varun Bhambhani
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Medial • 4h
Most professionals treat job applications like a numbers game. Apply to more roles, increase your odds. But the system rarely rewards volume. Online application platforms are built for filtering, not discovery. They prioritize automation and keywords, not human connection. Most resumes never reach a decision maker. The real challenge is not visibility. It is access. Access comes from relationships, not portals. After months of rejection, I changed approach. Instead of one digital door, I created seven practical ones. 1. Intentional Networking Conversations with peers revealed how roles actually open. Context is more valuable than connections. 2. Recruiter Relationships Specialized recruiters respond to clarity. A short, respectful message often outperforms hundreds of generic applications. 3. Inbound Visibility Sharing insights online positioned me as a contributor, not a job seeker. Visibility creates curiosity. Curiosity drives opportunity. 4. Direct Messages to Hiring Managers Writing short, specific notes about team challenges replaced blind submissions. It made outreach personal and relevant. 5. Personal Brand Profiles that show work and clarity build credibility faster than buzzwords. 6. Targeted Communication Effort scattered across hundreds of roles loses impact. Focused effort compounds. 7. Consistent Follow-Up Hiring is often paused, not closed. A polite reminder after two weeks sustains opportunity. Eventually, I stopped waiting for interviews. Conversations became opportunities. The truth is simple. Online applications filter strangers. Relationships build trust. That trust is what opens the right door.
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