Job Search Tips, AI Tools & Career Insights

This draft breaks down why networking advice feels hollow in 2026, what most job seekers get wrong when they try to follow it, and a practical workflow that turns cold outreach into real conversations—without becoming a full-time LinkedIn influencer.

Feeling stalled in your job search is normal, especially late in the calendar when companies slow down and responses lag. This post combines job-search psychology, current hiring trends for 2025, and practical steps you can use this week to regain control and move forward without exhausting yourself.

If you’ve applied to dozens or hundreds of roles and heard nothing back, you’re not alone — and you don’t need to keep exhausting yourself with scattershot applications. This post breaks down why the silence happens, what hiring trends are driving it in 2026, and a practical four-step reset you can do this week to get better responses and protect your energy.