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Boomers are often mocked by the younger generations for their outdated assumption that walking into a business, shaking a few hands, and handing over a resume is an automatic guarantee that somebody will land a job. However, it could be argued that figuring out the modern version of that is exactly what helps job seekers find the work that they seek. The only thing is that it may require some bending of the truth. If the game is rigged, then it favors applicants who are, too.
This was the case for one individual who was despairing at their lack of responses when applying to positions. They changed tactics and began to ring up companies and claim that they had been asked to schedule an interview, even though it wasn't true. This method had a great success rate, and it impressed those who came across the story. Things shouldn't have to work this way, but it benefits those who aren't afraid to try it.
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'I've landed 5 interviews in the past 6 weeks': Job applicant cold calls company HR departments, claims he was asked to schedule an interview without applying
It is no secret that the job market of 2025 is not one that is easy to succeed in. Overwhelmed hiring managers, fake job listings, and AI galore only serve to make the ordeal of selling oneself to a prospective employer even more difficult, in the sense that applicants have even less of a chance of getting an audience with this employer in the first place. Frustration doesn't even begin to cover it.
For those who find themselves looking for a new position in the world of work, it now requires a whole other skillset that arguably was not as necessary before. Even for the least prestigious of roles, a certain level of grit and ingenuity is what is going to give an applicant an edge. While it could be argued that this has always been true, it has never been truer than the present moment. You have to think outside the box.
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