Too often I see people in job search only focus on their long-term goal..."get a new job". In business or any projects you've ever done, we don't focus on the annual goal, we break it down into quarterly, or monthly goals, track our progress and adjust as necessary. It is critical to break your job search into monthly/weekly/daily goals, track KPI's around your short-term goals to gauge your progress & success. If you're not hitting them, then change your approach/strategy, ask for help. If you're hitting them, then stay at it, be patient, and your long-term goal of a new job WILL HAPPEN!

Maintain resilience by establishing small, achievable milestones to sustain motivation. Additionally, cultivate a supportive network and recognize that each setback serves as an opportunity for growth.

Job hunting as stressful as it may get, is a great phase of learning and growth. The main reason behind that is in today's time an individual would look for a role roughly every 1.5 - 2 years and the orthodoxically glorified sense of 'Loyalty' is changing rapidly. In my experience, I have used these following things during my previous hunts to make it more than just a hunt for the next role. 1. Make Connections: I shamelessly connect with industry leaders and company management to enhance my network and get references if any. This not only helps in making a lasting connection but a resume being diverted by a C-suite executive adds weightage to your candidature. 2. Be Patient and Know your worth. 3. Stay Optimistic 4. Learn continously

Job hunting can feel demoralizing, especially with rejections. To stay focused, remind yourself why you’re looking for a new job in the first place. Set specific goals, like applying to a certain number of jobs each week. Keep track of your applications to stay organized and motivated. Reach out to your network for support and possible leads; they might know of openings. Don't dwell on rejections—learn from them and move on. Finally, give yourself regular breaks to recharge. Focus on progress, not perfection, and keep pushing forward. The right opportunity will come.