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Whether you're starting from scratch (hey career transitioners!) or eyeing that next big promotion, we've got the playbook for you. I'm Carly Agar, your trusty 10+ year CS veteran and award-winning CS career coach, and I'm here to turn your career dreams into reality. Every Wednesday, join me and some amazing guests as we dish out practical advice and real-life steps you can actually use. No fluff, just stuff you can apply ASAP to score that dream job, snag that promotion, or become the team rockstar. What's on the Menu? 🔥 Pro Tips: Learn the tricks of the trade from seasoned pros. 🚀 Career Growth Hacks: Elevate your game, one episode at a time. 🔄 Unexpected Paths: Hear stories that'll make you rethink your career's GPS. Follow Carly on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/carly-agar/. For free job search tools, go to www.carlyagar.com/freebies. 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And if you’re tired of applying to jobs and hearing nothing back, apply for coaching HERE and let’s fix your strategy together. 00:28 – Why \"Spraying and Praying\" Your Resume Leads to Burnout, Not Results 02:54 – The Emotional Toll of Layoffs and Why Mindset Shifts Are Critical for Job Search Success 05:16 – How Applying to Over 1,000 Jobs Led to Only 20 Interviews (and What Had to Change) 11:02 – The Game-Changing Impact of a Professionally Written, Targeted Resume 12:35 – Why Targeted Outreach (Not Just More Applications) Opened New Doors for Junior 15:15 – What Most Job Seekers Get Wrong When Messaging Recruiters on LinkedIn 17:08 – How Consistent Interview Practice (and Feedback) Turned Rejectio…","meta_description":"What if the reason you’re not landing interviews isn’t your experience, but your strategy? 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