3 months, 1000+ apps, 0 interviews – what am I doing wrong?

[Monica]

I'm a Business Analyst at a well‑known global IT firm with about 3 years of experience, and I also hold an MBA in Finance.

[Naman]

A few points to consider:
- Which role are you targeting?
- What's your domain? I see you've mentioned product, analytics, and some data‑science work, so I'm not sure.
- How much are you customizing your CV for each role?

[Mohan]

I don't think there's anything wrong with your resume. The market is really tough right now – people are losing jobs, those who have jobs don't want to switch, and openings are few. Referrals only help if the person referring has real influence in the company; there's a lot of politics because of the referral bonus. Even a weak resume can get you in if the referrer is on good terms with the hiring manager. I know someone who was hired with a poor resume just because the referrer and the manager were eyeing the ₹30k bonus. Keep applying and keep reaching out to contacts; that's all you can do. Eventually things will turn around, they have to.

[Harshit]

First of all, why are you doing an MBA at Christ? It's not worth it.
~ UG student of Christ

[Neha]

The job market is rough right now.

[Simran]

Bhai, is Christ University good for an MBA?