I’ve been job searching for a while now, applying through platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter. With 7 years of experience, I’m aiming for positions around $50k, but it feels like my resume and LinkedIn profile are just being ignored. It’s frustrating because I feel like I might as well be applying for jobs at Walmart or McDonald's instead. I can't help but think that the people who claim to have applied to hundreds of positions might be landing jobs that aren’t even listed on these sites. It’s disheartening and makes me question the effectiveness of these applications.