I talk to mid-career professionals every week who are smart, accomplished, and motivated.
Yet most of them are stuck in a job search that goes nowhere.
Why?
Because they’re trying to DIY their way through it.
At this stage of your career, DIY-ing your job search sounds tempting.
You’re resourceful.
You’ve figured out plenty on your own.
But job searching today is different than it was even a few years ago.
Here’s why DIY often fails, especially now:
Your resume and LinkedIn might look “fine”, but they’re generic, filled with responsibilities instead of results, and missing the keywords and proof points that help you get found and trusted.
You’re spending countless hours applying online rather than focusing on strategies that actually open doors: targeted networking, warm introductions, and getting visible in the hidden job market where 70-80% of opportunities exist.
You’re leaning on old advice, like “just apply everywhere” or “let your experience speak for itself,” when employers today want proof that you can deliver real outcomes in their world.
One of our clients waited 8 months before deciding to work with us.
In that time, he barely got any traction and was feeling discouraged.
Within weeks of shifting to a clear, modern strategy, he started landing interviews and finally secured the kind of role he’d been chasing on his own for months.
The opportunity cost of staying stuck is real!
Lost income, confidence, and time you’ll never get back.
If you’ve been DIY-ing your job search and feel like nothing’s working, it’s not because you’re not talented or deserving.
It’s because the strategy itself is failing you.
You deserve more than guesswork in your career Michelle.
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and move forward faster, reply to this email or comment HIRED.
Let’s talk about how we can make it happen.