What To Do When Your Experience Isn’t Landing

“They don't get me.”
 
I hear this a lot from job seekers...

...with serious experience.

You’ve done the work.

You’ve built real results 💼.

And yet... your message doesn’t seem to land.

Recruiters don’t get it 🙅.
Hiring managers never see it 👀.

You start to wonder:
Is it me?
Is my story broken?

Here are 3 things to do when your experience isn’t landing: 👇
🔁 1. Stop making it about you.
You’re not hired because of your story.
You’re hired because you understand theirs

So stop explaining yourself 🗣️.
Start understanding them.

What are they trying to solve?
What do they need to feel seen and supported?

Start there.

Once they feel understood —
then bring in your experience as a solution, not a monologue.

🎯 2. Tailor your message to the right audience.
That 25-year-old recruiter may not speak your language.
They’re scanning for keywords — not deep expertise.

And the hiring manager behind the curtain?
They might get you immediately 💡.

So don’t write for everyone.
Write for the right someone.

Skip the buzzwords 🚫.
Speak directly to the person who needs what you do.

3. Think moments, not movies.
You don’t want one perfect, cohesive career narrative 🎞️.
You want clear, relevant examples that solve today’s problem.

Instead of polishing a single story…
focus on surfacing the right moment for the right context.

Don’t tell them who you’ve been.
Show them what you can do for them 💥.

TL;DR
If your experience isn’t landing, don’t shout louder.
Shift the spotlight 🔦.

Show them you get them.
Then show them how you help.

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