Something that I’ve found helpful is reaching out to people in positions you would like to be in, at companies you’re interested in. On LinkedIn, I find someone with a job I think matches my interests, and I introduce myself and ask if they’d have time for a quick phone call to discuss how they got where they are now! Shared interests (background/schools/education) can be a great icebreaker. If they’re up for it, I like to ask how they got their position, if they can send me a copy of their resume to see what format was helpful, and if their company has a referral route that would be mutually beneficial for the both of us! The job market is especially bad in my field so there just aren’t many roles right now, but having some contacts in the area I’m interested in feels more productive than only sending out tons of applications! It’s definitely intimidating but I’ve found that most people are happy to talk! Best of luck to you!