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When Job Hunting Felt Easier

I remember the days when applying to 3–5 jobs could get me 2 interviews and even multiple offers. It felt like the world was full of opportunities and my skills were in demand. Fast forward to now, and the landscape feels completely different—hundreds of applications for one interview, constant waiting, and repeated rejections. It makes you really appreciate those earlier, simpler times, but also reminds me to keep refining my approach and staying persistent. Do you ever miss how job hunting used to feel?

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