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Read the 2-hour job search - it gives step by step instructions and templates on how to do this. Basically, you strategically reach out to people on linkedin.

I'm getting my MBA now, and I spend more time networking (linkedin outreach, networking calls, meetups, coffee chat, etc) than I do on class and HW combined (but that's normal for MBA's).

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> I'm trying to remain steadfast and writing good cover letters, applying to as much as I can (10/wk or so), but I can't help but feel discouraged thinking there's someone with an in-house friend who's going to get at least an interview before me because of it.

Rather than applying to 10 jobs per week, you should aim to have about 5-10 coffee chats/networking phone calls per week with people in the industry that you're interested in.

>People say don't apply to 100 jobs, just 15 you really want is a bad idea.

Literally nobody says this. The advice is rather than apply to 100 jobs with a blind resume drop, you should be networking with employees from 25 or so different companies, in an effort to get a referral to one of those roles.

>Most companies actually don't network with students and don't list emails in job description. Just apply and hope for the best.

Ummm what? The whole point of an MBA is the network that comes with it. What do you mean 'companies actually don't network with students' - you don't network with 'companies,' you network with employees at companies (ideally ones who graduated from your school).

>I guess I could search the role and company on linkedin and DM an employee in that role but unsure if that'd be too much

This was literally my entire recruiting process. If you're not willing to DM alumni on LinkedIn, then idk what to tell you, other than you're not willing to do what is necessary to get a good job.

I agree with u/Pulp-nonfiction; you need to take a look in the mirror. Also, I'd recommend you read the 2 hour job search. Seems to me like you don't know how to network.

Great post. To add to Step 2.3, the book The 2-Hour Job Search provides a great system for reaching out to people. Sorry if it seems like I'm shilling, but it helped shift my mindset on networking, especially digitally these days. Basically the book outlines how to reach out to people (without asking for a job) and narrowing them down into 3 categories of how helpful they may be.

There’s a section in The 2-Hour Job Search about networking online with alumni and other relevant groups. It also includes sample email templates that I’ve used successfully.

Here is my BASIC template - Use the following columns. Company Alumni Motivation Posting Size applied Contacted replied Viewed Rejected

I used the 2 hour job search as a template. And then I use my gmail to organize the specific jobs applied to (as most now send an email for application). https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

I’m at about 4 months now myself.

Keep in mind, some companies’ HR departments take upwards of a month to even process an application.

Try to reach out to any company contacts you might have.

My university’s career services department also highly recommended this book to assist with the search. I haven’t read it, but maybe you’d be interested.

Okay I looked at many comments to reply mine...yours wins.

I'm not quite as far up shit creek as you are, and hopefully I'll be going back down soon thanks to this book. I seriously suggest you give it a try. The 2-Hour Job Search. Ten bucks. easy. and it holds your hand through prioritizing potential employers, contacting network connections, and working them to get an interview. It discourages applying to online postings, and is written by the Senior Career Consultant at Duke University.

I'm trying my best not to be clickbait, but I started this book on the 16th and I already have 5 interviews (Two done, two this weekend, and one on Tuesday). Get it.

STOP. Apply and pray doesn't work. Get this book: The 2 Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton.

https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

I'd say read this book https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

I used it and it's helped me.

1. Read this thread from last month
2. Read The 2 Hour Job Search - it revolutionized how I job search.

Read The 2-Hour Job Search.

You might want to check out The 2-Hour Job Search, this might help you, like providing an email template to send to potential contacts.

Here's what I did:

1. Come up with a list of 40+ companies that I'm interested in working for
2. Did a LinkedIn search on those companies, clicked on 'employees' and saw a list of everyone who worked there
3. Filtered the list of employees by alumni of the same school as me or second connections.
4. Reach out - if the second connection was someone who I knew well enough (eg, if I passed them walking down the street I'd chat for a few minutes), then I'd ask if they would feel comfortable giving me an intro, but ~90% of the time, I'd reach out myself. I'd usually say something like "Hi <person who works at my dream company> - My name is u/vtfan08, and I also graduated from Virginia Tech and I noticed that you're working as a XYZ at Company ABC. I'm pursuing a similar career and would love to pick your brain - could I take 20 minutes of your time to talk on the phone or over coffee about your career?" (obviously, if they person wasn't a VT alum, I left that part out)
5. Meet up - I'd estimate that around a third of people will respond to this message and are willing to catch up. I'd ask them about their career, cool projects, market trends, personal challenges they faced, everything I could in 20-30 minutes. The last question was ALWAYS "If you were in my shoes, trying to get a job as a XYZ at company ABC, what would you be doing right now?" - you get so many interesting answers to this - Read this book, develop this skill, let me introduce you to this person, send me your resume and I'll refer you, etc.
6. Repeat.. again, again, and again - Not everyone will respond. You're not going to hit it off with everyone you meet (some chats will be painfully awkward)... Have a list of 3-5 people you want to meet from each company - that's AT LEAST 120 people. My goal was to reach out to 10 people/week, and (ideally) meet 1 person per day. I (very) often fell short of that goal, but it was a good 'north star.' Having numeric goals made it easy to track success.

The method I used comes from The 2-hour Job Search. I know the title is gimmicky AF, and trust me, my job search took more than 2 hours - the method in the book takes 2 hours to set up - that's where the name comes from.

Anyways, I probably spent 30-45 minutes/day networking for 3-4 months. I got 7 interviews in that time, 2 offers, and 2 interviews that I pulled out of (just wasn't a fit).

I didn't 'just get another job' - I literally spent a half hour each day for 3+ months marketing/selling myself and my skill set. Not many people have the disapline to do something like this. You don't have to be super smart, you don't have to have a fantastic resume, but you do have to put in the work and be consistent.

Reddit is the wrong venue lol. This might help

https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

Good luck

Constructively, you should look at adapting a framework that takes emotion out of the job search. In many ways, it’s about getting enough applications out there.

Try this (worked for me)

https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Job-Search-Technology-Faster/dp/1607741709

Think of finding a job as a process. You need to buildup a pipeline of applications and then interviews.

Also, with each application and interview, ask for feedback on why you’re doing well or poorly. Each step of the way, you’re gaining valuable experience crafting your resume, highlighting specific areas of experience and responding to interview questions.