How to fight job-hunt exhaustion

Let's be honest - job hunting is *exhausting.* It takes time and mental energy, not to mention the emotional energy of the constant cycle of having your hopes go up and down over and over. If the reason you're looking for a new job is that your current job has you feeling burnt out, that's not an easy combo. I came across this article that has some incredibly helpful and practical tips for those times when you're trying to push through exhaustion in your job search, and I hope it's helpful to any one of you who's feeling that burden today. https://lnkd.in/eDNwqqix

I have been there in the past and I am sure a lot of you can relate... but indeed "looking for a job is a full-time job" ?????? In this awesome Harvard Business Review piece, Marlo Lyons, PCC, SPHR, GPHR, JD lays out a few pivotal steps in the way you should approach your job hunt. Now, in my opinion, these steps are not just about job seeking, but rather a reminder that you need to take a macro perspective on what you want to get out of your career and life before you dive into the details and execution. Here is a summary of the steps: 1?? Define your why — and why now. 2?? Visualize current state and target state. 3?? Make a plan. 4?? Focus on what you can control. 5?? Breathe and believe that the right job is the one you will secure. Highly recommended read for anyone looking for a career change :) #futureofwork #greatresignation #careers #jobpostings

I love that the author advises you to focus on what you can control. I've seen too many job seekers who are burned out by what they can't control. Instead, I recommend proactively focusing on what you can control. You can control how many people you reach out to on LinkedIn. You can control which companies you want to target in your search. You can find the decision-makers and make contact. You can schedule informational interviews. You can write a future-focused resume and update your LinkedIn profile. You can engage with your network daily. Offering help, advice, industry insights, and adding to the ongoing conversation happening right here. These are all small daily actions that add up when done consistently. They're also all proactive strategies you can use to push your search forward when you may otherwise be overwhelmed with the parts of your search you can't control. Thoughts? https://lnkd.in/dDKViFFi #LinkedInTopVoices #JobSearch #JobSeekers

LinkedIn: Breaking down another section of resumes with mine that got me interviews at top companies specifically with “soft skills”. Now, the reason why I make this post is because I remember being on the job hunt and was applying to jobs and wasn’t meriting responses which caused me to be exhausted from the rejections; however, strategies like these are what helped leverage my resume to receive these interviews, and hopefully the same can happen to you. So when do you use “soft skills”? Soft skills are interpersonal attributes that are desirable in many professionals which help employees succeed in their day to day. Here’s how I included them in my #resume (and if you need more help and guidance with yours, be sure to check out #The20 for more here: https://bit.ly/the20-app) ??Some of the soft skills that are always useful in roles are collaboration and problem-solving skills. Thus, when including them in my resume, I made sure I exemplified this throughout by showcasing how I worked with senior management and peers ??You can find most of the soft skills that roles are looking for if you take a look at the job description’s qualifications and also turn into interview questions (if you pass the application stage) ??Since I was going for StratOps roles, I made sure to include parts where I either 1) improved / implemented a process or 2) provided a recommendation to showcase my impact/knowledge By implementing soft skills, your resume can stand out as you apply to jobs! Hope this helps and follow/comment below for more resume breakdowns ???? #JWoW #Wonsulting

You want something better for yourself, but the job, the pandemic, and life in general has you stretched thin. It's hard to even think about adding a job search into the mix, but there are ways you can do it to make it more manageable AND more exciting. Now for a shameless plug - a good (key word here) recruiter can make this process much easier and manageable for you.

To all you #jobseekers out there, I see you and I feel the effort that you exert every day as you put yourself out there and dare to hope. A great job IS just around the corner. The question is, which corner? And when will you round it? Thank you Marlo Lyons, PCC, SPHR, GPHR, JD for your great Harvard Business Review article-- How to Job Hunt (When You're Already Exhausted). Job searches can be exhausting during normal times. After what we've all been through and are still going through, they require an extra boost of energy, enthusiasm and drive. It's worth it, because you're worth it. Remember to take care of yourself along the way. #careerhappiness #careerstrategy https://lnkd.in/ea3HC2AH

How to job hunt when you're already exhausted... visualise how you will feel when you land your dream job and make a plan. Focus on the things you can control and be kind to yourself throughout the process :-) https://lnkd.in/dhDmqkFT

Staying focused and encouraged can be difficult during your job search, especially when it can start to feel like a full-time job in itself. That is why I decided to repost these tips that I have gathered together to try and provide a guiding hand to those of you on your search. Check them out here and let me know what has helped you on your job search! #uxdesign #userexperiencedesigner #uxuidesigner #jobsearch #jobhuntingtips #jobhunting #careerjourney #careerchange #careertips