Whether you are unemployed and on the job hunt or working while looking for a different career path, searching for the perfect job can be frustrating. You send out countless resumes, follow-up emails and go in for interviews only to come up empty-handed. Do not be disheartened. All good things take time! Let’s take a look at tips to stay positive. You’ll not only feel better about yourself but land a job in no time.
Keep Yourself on a Consistent Schedule
It can be easy to go to bed late, sleep in late and lounge in your pajamas for half a day. Have a set time you wake in the morning, take lunch, and go to bed at night. After all, your job at the moment is to find a job. Treat job hunting like a 9 to 5.
Take Care of Yourself Both Physically and Emotionally
It can be easy to let yourself go during this time. Make sure you are following your normal exercise regimen. If you don’t have one, now is a good time to start one. It will help you feel better both physically and mentally while adding structure to your day.
Engage in Charity Work
While on the job search, filling your days with some type of volunteer or charity work serves two purposes. The first is you will feel good about giving back to others and knowing your days are spent engaging in a productive activity.
The second is employers like to see candidates who like to have a purpose and do not waste their time.
Fine-Tune Your Application Materials
Job searches can be frustrating, and it can feel like you are sending out hundreds of applications without getting anything in return. It is never a bad idea to make sure all your application materials are up to date. Materials to update include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Portfolio
- LinkedIn profile
Counteract Negative Responses
Let’s say you receive an email thanking you for your interest but the company will not be moving forward with your application at this time. Balance this negative with a positive. Apply to another job or follow up on one of interest to you. This will not only put you that much closer to finding a job but will make you focus on the positive rather than the negative.
Utilize a Support System
Having the right team by your side when on the job hunt makes all the difference. RESOURCE Staffing has years of experience matching employees with the perfect employers. Their dedicated staffing specialists work with you to learn your goals, find jobs of interest, help you prepare the perfect resume and even give advice on your interviews. Visit RESOURCE Staffing today and start your journey to finding your perfect job.