Rejections pile up.
Interviews go silent.
And suddenly, you start questioning your worth — not just as a professional, but as a person.
The waiting.
The ghosting.
The constant “What’s next?”
It’s draining.
Here’s the truth: most of us go through this at some point.
So when someone reaches out with a job application or a referral request, empathy costs nothing — but means everything.
If you’re in a position to help:
• Share guidance
• Pass along opportunities
• And please — don’t ghost
A simple “yes” or “no” can bring clarity to someone struggling quietly.
Let’s make careers kinder.
Behind every résumé is a human being. less
