𝟱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱

The job search journey often impacts our self-esteem, starting with rejections that can feel personal. From the standard "thank you but no thank you" responses to being passed over after multiple interviews, each rejection can sting. In today’s competitive market, maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding burnout is important to our search and, yet can be very challenging. We can use some strategies to help overcome the impacts of rejection and burnout.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀:

• 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘁: Remind yourself that you don't need every job offer—just the right one. This perspective can help reduce the disappointment from rejections.

• 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: Focus on actions within your control, like the number of new connections or conversations you initiate, applications sent, or LinkedIn activities.

• 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀: Job searching doesn’t need to consume you. Establish boundaries and enjoy your downtime. Engage in activities that refresh your spirit, like walking, reconnecting with friends, or pursuing hobbies.

• 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆: Reach out to your network with a genuine interest in their activities, not just to seek job search help. This approach fosters stronger, more supportive relationships.

• 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀: Acknowledge and celebrate small victories, both in your job search and personal life. Whether it’s attending a networking event, hitting a new number of LinkedIn connections, or enjoying personal achievements, celebrating can boost your morale.

Remember, the right opportunity will eventually come. Your job is to ensure you're prepared and resilient enough to seize it when it does.