Psst... You get to enjoy your vacation.
Tali Shlafer, CIC
Job Interview Coach - I help corporate professionals build the communication skills & confidence to rock your interviews ??
Hey job seeker,
I wanted to send a reminder as we near the 4th of July and pass the "halfway through 2024" mark:
You get to enjoy your time off, even if you haven't met your goals yet.
Yes, even if you thought your job search would take you two months and it's now been eight.
Yes, even if you're still interviewing and haven't landed that job yet.
YOU GET TO ENJOY LIFE, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT QUITE WHERE YOU WANT TO BE YET.
Holidays tend to bring up a lot of emotions and self-reflection, especially if they're associated with a specific time of year (think 4th of July, Christmas, New Year). So thoughts like "I should've landed a job by now" are especially pertinent around this time of year.
It also doesn't help that we spend more time with family and friends around, and end up having to face the dreaded "how's the job search going?" question.
These thoughts often lead to shame and guilt and feeling like we're not good enough.
So knowing that these emotions might be coming up for you around this time of year, I wanted to send you some encouragement.
Don't let the fact that you're not where you want to be yet keep you from enjoying your life.
Yes, put in your hours, apply to those jobs, keep refining your interview skills.
But when you have time off, for the love of god,?let yourself actually enjoy it!
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Don't sour the moment by lamenting how much further along you thought you'd be by now.
Happiness, peace, and joy aren't things you have to earn.?You don't need to achieve anything (or even have a job yet) to deserve them. They are available to you at any moment, if you can get out of your way and allow yourself to feel them.
TLDR; take that rest and enjoy your time off if you’re taking it. It’ll prevent burnout and help you feel refreshed enough to hit the ground running on the job search when you’re back.
Cheers!
Tali Shlafer
Job Interview Coach, Bold Career Talk LLC
???www.talishlafer.com ?| ???[email protected]
PS: If you’re serious about landing an offer this summer, but are feeling stuck when it comes to your interview performance, I encourage you to?book a free 15-minute consultation ?to explore options for us to work together.
A lot of job seekers ease up on the job search during summer months, so this is a great time to refine your skills and get a leg up on the competition
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4 个月These are such necessary and important words of wisdom!
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4 个月Good time of year for this reminder. So many people feel a slump, and wonder if they should be working harder. Taking a break is not just okay, it can help in the long run. So as Tali says - be happy, be joyful, be at peace. It’s a great investment in your well-being.
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4 个月Thank you for that reminder!