Network. Network. Network. Network. Network. Network. Network. Network.
Talk to at least 1,500 quality people in a year online and offline.
That tech skill you are trying to learn doesn't come with a job. Skills open doors, but people open opportunities.
Research consistently shows that a large share of jobs, often cited around 70% to 85%, are filled through networking and referrals rather than public applications.
The more quality people you connect with, the higher your chances of getting opportunities, collaborations, and offers that never get posted online.
If you are not building relationships, you are relying purely on luck.