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Applied to 200+ jobs, still nothing. Do I really need a career coach?

Alright, Reddit, here’s the deal. I’ve been grinding for months, applying to everything I’m even remotely qualified for—200+ applications and counting—and I’ve got nothing to show for it. Not even a pity interview.


I’m starting to think I’m doing something seriously wrong. My resume looks fine (I think?), and I tweak it for every job. Cover letters? Yeah, I write those too, even though they feel like a waste of time.


Now I’m wondering if I should just bite the bullet and hire a career coach. But is it worth it? Or is this just a fancy scam for stuff I could probably figure out on my own?


Would love to hear your thoughts, success stories, or horror stories. Help a tired job seeker out.

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