Direct Approach

You can also contact companies directly when you start searching for jobs, and this might change the game because almost everyone applies through job portals, but only a few will call the person who takes care of the hiring process.

My story

When I completed my post-grad in statistics, I emailed hundreds of employers to hire me for an analytical position, but I found out later that everyone was looking for experienced professionals, so I started freelancing and continued my job search.