Stop Ghosting Yourself: The Fix You Need to End the Job-Search Silence

Stop Ghosting Yourself

Picture this: You finally spot the job. The one that makes your heart race a little. You tweak your resume, cross your fingers, hit submit, and… crickets. Weeks pass. Your inbox stays dry. You start wondering, Am I invisible?

If you’ve ever been ghosted by a hiring team or felt like you’re shouting into the void, you’re not alone. Even seasoned senior executives stumble in today’s ultra-competitive job market. The good news? It’s not you—it’s your strategy. And we’re about to fix that.

The Problem: Why Your Applications Aren’t Landing

You’re a heavy hitter, a pro at delivering results that matter. But here’s the twist: when it comes to job hunting, your resume can’t just tell them you’re qualified, it needs to make them feel you’re their missing piece.

Hiring managers are not reading resumes; they’re skimming. If your narrative doesn’t scream, This is the solution you’ve been waiting for, you’ll end up in the “meh” pile. And let’s be real, you don’t belong in the “meh” pile.

The mistakes? Generic resumes, timid follow-ups, or failing to show exactly how you’ll make their lives easier. The result? They move on—and you’re left wondering why you didn’t get a callback. Don’t worry. These are fixable.

How to Fix It: Stop sending generic applications.

Most people advise: customize your resume and cover letter for each role. Well, yes, AND, let’s not go too crazy here. At Get Her Hired, we recommend doubling down on the Pareto Principle (“the 80/20 rule”) when customizing your resume.

Here’s the deal: the top 20% of your resume is the juicy part. That’s where you win them over. Of this 20% (top of resume) adjust only 20% to match the role while keeping the remaining 80% consistent. It’s efficient, it’s effective, and it works.

Be a follow-up ninja.

Forget waiting around for a recruiter to notice you. Instead, head straight to LinkedIn and reach out to 3–5 people at the company. Let them know you’ve applied, attach your resume, and tell them you’re excited about how you can add value. No “just checking in” nonsense and no requests for feedback. This is your chance to position yourself as the solution they didn’t know they needed.

Tools to Level Up Your Search

• Get Her Hired’s "Mine Your Experience for Data": Dig up metrics and achievements that turn heads.

• Get Her Hired’s "Tits Up Script": Pinpoint the problems you solve and craft a pitch that gets attention.

• Get Her Hired’s FIND Job Search Strategy Tool: A simple, four-step method to keep you focused and organized.

• Reply to this email, and we’ll gladly send you a copy of any of these!

Final Thought 

Here’s the deal—you’re not invisible. But if your brilliance isn’t coming across on paper, online, and in your outreach, you might as well be.

Stop playing small. Take control of your job search with smart, actionable tweaks. Your dream role is out there, waiting for someone like you. Let’s make sure they know it’s you.

Ready to crush this? Hit reply, and let’s make magic happen.

Kate