How to Persevere Through Your Job Search
Navigating a job search can be mentally and physically exhausting. When you started the process, you probably thought you’d get hired within a few weeks or a month, but that timeline has passed and you’re still on the market.
Staying positive isn’t always easy, but you’re not a quitter. Persevering through the tough times is the only way to find your dream job, so keep your head up and follow these tips to continue your search.
Surround Yourself With Positive People
The company you keep directly impacts your level of self-confidence. If you surround yourself with family members and friends who believe in you, their upbeat attitudes will empower you. Cut out any negative people who make you second-guess yourself, because these relationships will only bring you down.
Take Breaks
You might think conducting job search activities seven days per week increases your chances of getting hired, but it doesn’t work that way. Most companies don’t post openings on weekends, so take Saturdays and Sundays off because you need a break to relax and recharge. Getting away from your search for a couple days each week will help you avoid burnout, allowing you to stay fresh and energetic.
Find Health Ways to Reduce Stress
An extended job search can take a toll on the nerves of even the most confident people. Unhealthy vices like eating fried foods, drinking alcohol in excess and smoking will only make the situation worse. Having a healthy outlet to channel stress is a must, because allowing it to build will catch up with you.
There are plenty of healthy ways to combat stress, including exercise, curling up with a good book, doing volunteer work and meditating. Find one — or a few — that work for you and incorporate them into your daily routine.
Keep Your Knowledge Fresh
It’s frustrating to feel like your job search is nothing but dead ends, so boost your spirits by making constant learning a priority. Read news articles and blog posts daily to stay current on the latest issues impacting your field, sign up for training courses, or ask your boss if you can take on additional responsibilities at work — if you’re currently employed.
You can’t control how quickly your job search moves forward, but you do have the power to constantly boost your knowledge. Knowing you’re doing everything possible to increase your level of expertise will cause your self-confidence to surge and help you maintain a positive outlook.
Focus on Your End Goal
When the going gets rough, it’s important to focus on where you’re headed. The journey might not be going as quickly as you’d hoped, but you’ll get there. Envision yourself in a new job that makes you excited to go to work each day. If you can see it, you can make it happen, so keep looking forward.
A new year is a great time for a fresh start. If you would like to learn more about how we can help you find your next behavioral health position, contact us today at (513) 651-9500 or by email at [email protected].