Job Search

Sending applications and hearing nothing back? Work through nine practical checks, from targeting and resume format to timing and channels, to find what to fix.

When and how to follow up on a job application, with short email templates for after applying, after a recruiter call and after a missed deadline.

How many jobs should you apply to each week? A sustainable target for first-time job seekers, how to balance quality and volume, and when to adjust your pace.

Internship or entry-level job? Compare pay, learning, stability and long-term value, with questions to help you decide which option fits your situation now.

The warning signs of fake job postings and employment scams, the most common tricks used on first-time job seekers, and what to do if you have already shared information.

Set up a LinkedIn profile that works for a beginner, search for entry-level jobs effectively, and connect with people without sending awkward messages.

How to write a short, specific cold email to a company that has no open positions, who to send it to, what to attach and how to follow up without being pushy.

Networking for beginners without the awkwardness: who to contact, what to write, how to run a 15-minute advice call and how to stay in touch afterwards.

Build a simple job search tracker in Excel or Google Sheets: the columns to include, status values, follow-up dates and a weekly review that shows what is working.

Why entry-level postings ask for experience, which requirements you can safely stretch, and how to apply convincingly when you are close but not a perfect match.