“No one’s hiring.”

“I’ve applied to dozens of roles.”

“There’s nothing out there.”

I hear this a lot — and I get it. The market is challenging.

But scroll through LinkedIn for just a few minutes and you’ll see post after post:

🟢 “Excited to share I’ve started a new role…”

🟢 “Thrilled to be joining…”

🟢 “Grateful to announce my next chapter…”

So what’s really happening?

The hiring landscape has shifted, yes.

But people are still stepping into great roles — even now.

What sets them apart?

✔️ They’re clear on who they are and what they offer.

✔️ They’re showing up in the right conversations.

✔️ They’ve built real relationships — and keep nurturing them.

✔️ They’re reaching out and making new connections, too.

Because these days, jobs aren’t just posted.

They’re found through how you show up, who you connect with, and how clearly you tell your story.

So how do you stand out in this kind of market? Here’s a starting point:

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱: Make sure your resume, LinkedIn, and conversations reflect who you are — and where you’re headed.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Are the right people seeing your strengths? Consistency matters — online and off.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Reach out to past mentors, colleagues, and champions. You don’t need a reason — just a willingness to reconnect.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Comment on posts. Send thoughtful messages. Build new connections with intention.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁: Talk about what you want to build next — and why it matters.

This market may be different, but so is the way great people get hired.