Being Out of Work for a Long Time: How Do We Explain the Gap?
Briefly, honestly and looking forward: name the gap in a sentence or two, then move the talk to what you did in that time and why you want this role now.
Job search blog
Stories of looking for a job, not of finding one.
These articles are about searching for a job rather than finding one: what happens after you send an application, how to read a posting, why the reply takes so long and how to keep going through a long search.
What Does "Application Submitted" Actually Mean?
“Application submitted” only means your application reached the company. It doesn't tell you whether anyone has opened it, and it is almost never updated.
Read more1 likeHow Should We Read the “Requirements” Section of a Job Posting?
Read it as a clue, not a checklist: separate must-haves from nice-to-haves, and if you can do the core of the job, don't let a few gaps stop you from applying.
Read more1 likeWhy Is Looking at Job Listings on LinkedIn Every Day So Exhausting?
Because the hard part isn't the time. It's the mental effort behind every listing: comparing yourself, deciding whether to apply, then waiting for replies.
Read more1 likeWhy Does Finding a Job Sometimes Take Much Longer Than We Expect?
Because much of it is outside your control: multi-stage hiring, roles put on hold and applications that never get an answer can all stretch a job search.
Read more1 likeHow Can I Keep My Motivation While Job Searching?
Don't wait to feel motivated every day. Build a routine that works when motivation drops: set search hours, focus on fit over volume, track your process.
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