recruiter ghosting after verbal offer: boundaries that kept me sane (Philadelphia note 8891)

Small update from Minneapolis: tailored three applications around excel instead of spraying the same PDF everywhere. Got one recruiter screen. Happy to share the checklist if useful. Context: targeting data analyst paths with emphasis on excel, while keeping weekly certification and one outreach block on the calendar. If you've been through something similar in Minneapolis, I'd love the practical version — what to do Tuesday morning, not a pep talk.

I'm in Nashville and week 10 after hours got cut. The hardest part isn't the paperwork — it's staying consistent when replies go quiet. What cadence are people using for applications without burning out? Context: targeting customer success manager paths with emphasis on public speaking, while keeping weekly certification and one outreach block on the calendar. If you've been through something similar in Nashville, I'd love the practical version — what to do Tuesday morning, not a pep talk.