For context, non US, non EU person here.

Next month, I'll have completed five years in my current company, got promoted once and reached the ceiling of the position with nowhere else to go, I work a corporate, non-tech position.

Been applying for countless similar jobs in senior positions since the beginning of this year with no luck, not a single interview, only one phone screening lol and two followup emails.

My resume is up-to-date and I only apply on positions that match my experience and field.

Most companies abroad just flat out refuse to proceed with the process because they don't wanna go through the whole visa sponsorship thing, frustrating sure, but understandable, but no luck on the local market as well is a question mark for me.

I understand the fastest route to get an interview is by getting referrals, but honestly idk how to do that unless you know someone inside.

What do you guys think?