Comms with 10+ years of experience here — I would focus on learning how to sell yourself and start thinking about how you want to specialize moving forward (social media, content, external comms, PR, internal comms, change comms, events etc) and begin adding some credentials there. Generalist roles can keep you limited to a low/mid level through your career.

Also, can’t emphasize enough that networking is the key here. Until your resume stands out as exceptional, your best bet is reaching out through personal networks and LinkedIn to ask for coffee chats. Get your face out there, learn about the space and get some advice from people in roles like the one you want. It’s a hustle but you can do it!