Beginning a new job hunt can feel exhilarating. You launch your search full of hope, with visions of a new and enriching role. You imagine opportunities to contribute at a high level, supporting a cause that’s near to your heart. You revel in the endless possibilities that a higher salary will bring. You relish the idea of having autonomy in your role and a collaborative team at your side. 😃

But after a few weeks, the road to that new role seems longer than you first noticed. You squint to see that sparkly dream of your new life, but it seems to be getting farther away by the day.

Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds with your resume before they move on or decide to look more closely. An AI-driven applicant tracking system spends about a millisecond.

Here are four tips for getting noticed fast:

Navigating a job change journey is often a winding, lonely, scary process. Even with supportive personal connections, changing jobs can feel like grasping in every direction, treading water with no land in sight.

How do you navigate a job change journey without a map? Use your compass! 🧭

Here are 5 steps to finding and following your internal compass.