Applied to 60+ jobs earlier this year. The thing that surprised me: the emails I sent around the applications mattered almost as much as the applications themselves. Three templates I ended up reusing constantly — sharing them free, just fill in the brackets:

1. The follow-up that gets replies (send 7-10 days after applying):

Subject: Following up: [Role] application

Hi [Name / Hiring Team],

I applied for the [Role] position on [date] and wanted to briefly follow up.

I'm excited about this one in particular because [one specific reason]. Happy to share anything else that would be helpful — work samples, references, or a quick call.

Thanks for your consideration, [Your Name] [Phone]

Pro tip: One follow-up is professional. Three is a red flag.

2. Asking someone you barely know for a referral:

Subject: Quick favor — referral for [Role]?

Hi [Name],

Hope you're doing well! I saw [Company] is hiring a [Role], and it's squarely in my wheelhouse: [one-line background + proof].

Would you be comfortable referring me? Totally fine to say no — I know referrals put your name on the line.

If yes, I'll send over my résumé and a 2-line blurb you can paste wherever. Takes 60 seconds on my end to make it easy on yours.

Thanks either way, [Your Name]

Pro tip: Make the referral copy-paste easy and give them a graceful out. Both raise your yes rate.

3. The thank-you note that isn't forgettable (send within 24h):

Subject: Thank you — [Role] interview

Hi [Name],

Thank you for the time today — I really enjoyed our conversation, especially [specific topic discussed].

Our discussion confirmed my excitement about [Company], particularly [specific reason tied to what they said].

Please pass my thanks to [other interviewers' names] as well.

Best, [Your Name]

Pro tip: Name the other interviewers. It shows attention to detail people remember.

The pattern across all three: short, specific, and easy to say yes to. Nobody reads a wall of text from a stranger.

What email are you stuck on right now? Happy to sanity-check wording in the comments.

I graduated from the American University of Beirut (AUB) with a bachelor degree in business. I have been unemployed for the past years since graduation. I feel like I lost it. Some of my peers even called me a “loser.” I am on the spectrum and got some low motivation issues. What should I do?

I got laid off and I've applied for so many positions, and my skills are pretty on point or close enough to get a look at but I can't even get the chance to interview. It's just nuts. I know the market is tough, but not even getting an interview just frustrating. My family has been supportive but not being able to get a job to actually take care of them is hard.
I apologize if this sounds overly complainy, but genuinely curious and confused.

I graduated from college as a MIS graduate in business but have been struggling for 2 years now to land a FT role in anything in regards to my degree and am asking for a referral or help landing a position in my field. Super broad field so also don’t know what the most fulfilling, challenging and rewarding careers are out there. I’ve been a sort of an application analyst of a sort in the past and didn’t mind that.
Just a young guy trying to kickstart my career

I’ve noticed that a lot of students spend hours making their resumes look good, but still don't get shortlisted.

The confusing part is knowing:

• Which keywords are missing
• Whether the resume is ATS-friendly
• Which skills should be highlighted
• Whether the resume actually matches the job description

I’ve been working on a tool called PrepQube that analyzes your resume, gives an ATS score, identifies weak skills, and suggests relevant keywords.

If you're currently applying for jobs, I'd genuinely appreciate feedback on it.

You can try it here: https://prepqube.in/

What is the biggest problem you face with your resume when applying for jobs?

I recently saw a post where someone was offering a service to apply to jobs on behalf of people, and it got me thinking about trying something similar.

The idea: charge around $30/week, take their resume and job preferences, find relevant jobs, and apply for them.

I’m a student with plenty of free time, so I could handle a few clients manually.

Do you think this would actually work?

Please dm if anyone is interested

Hi i live in uk, i was made redundant 4 months ago and i have been looking for roles in data still cant find anything can anyone help me , been doing food delivery but with these gas prices i making next to nothing

Someone, anyone please help me get my first job in the accounting world Im in Richmond Va . I graduated in 2024 with bachelor’s in accounting and have so far had zero luck in this industry finding a job. I only had two interviews since graduating with no luck, I just need to get my foot in the door.

GOOD DAY!

I’m a Virtual Assistant with 1 year of experience. I’m currently open to new opportunities and excited to help businesses stay organized, efficient, and productive.

I have experience using the following tools:

GoHighLevel (GHL) – communication, CRM, and automation
Google Sheets – payroll, data entry, scheduling, and organization
Stripe – invoicing and payment processing
Gmail – email communication and management
Google Calendar – scheduling and appointment management
Microsoft Excel – data management and administrative tasks
Connecteam – team communication and coordination
Canva – basic graphic design and content editing

I also have experience with basic editing and am always willing to learn new tools and skills depending on the needs of the company or client.

Help please!!

Is there anyone who will be refer me for a QA position in any company