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Why Networking Is Misunderstood and What It Really Means
For many professionals, networking feels uncomfortable. It feels transactional. Forced. Self serving. You picture awkward events, small talk, or sending messages to strangers asking for jobs. No wonder people avoid it. But that version of networking is incomplete. Networking is not about asking. It is about building professional relationships before you need something. And that distinction changes everything. Networking Is Not Begging for a Job One of the biggest misconceptio

MALIKA MIRKHANOVA
Feb 233 min read


Signs Your Resume Is Costing You Interviews
If you are applying consistently and hearing nothing back, your resume may be the problem. That can be hard to accept, especially if you are experienced, educated, and fully capable of doing the job. But in today’s market, being qualified is not enough. Your resume has one job. It must position you clearly and quickly as a strong match for a specific role. If it fails to do that, interviews slow down or stop entirely. Here are the most common signs your resume may be working

MALIKA MIRKHANOVA
Feb 233 min read


Standing Out in the Digital Crowd: Why Personal Branding Matters More Than Ever
There was a time when job searching meant polishing your resume, submitting applications, and waiting. That strategy no longer works. Today, employers do not just review resumes. They look you up. They review your LinkedIn. They scan your activity. They form an impression before you ever get an interview. Whether you are intentional about it or not, you already have a personal brand. The question is whether you are shaping it or leaving it to chance. What Personal Branding Ac

MALIKA MIRKHANOVA
Feb 233 min read


Why This Job Market Feels So Weird
If you have been job searching recently and thinking, something feels off, you are not imagining it. Unemployment numbers look stable. Companies are posting roles. Certain industries are still growing. And yet, highly qualified professionals are applying to dozens of positions and hearing nothing back. That contradiction is what makes this market feel strange. There are jobs. But the experience of searching feels harder than ever. Let’s unpack why. Hiring Is Happening, But It

MALIKA MIRKHANOVA
Feb 233 min read
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