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7 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Looking for a Job

The job search can be frustrating and draining, but here's how to keep your spirits up and boost your chances of getting hired

The ability to get — and stay — motivated during a job hunt is one of the most critical skills for anyone looking for work. This is especially true today, when it takes considerably more time and energy to find employment than it did a decade ago.

1. Be realistic about the job-search time frame.
 
Brace yourself for the inevitable speed bumps of a job search. For example, don’t expect to land an interview within a week or two of starting your hunt.

2. Believe in yourself.
 
Like a successful salesperson, you must believe that what you’re selling has value. When looking for a job, you're essentially selling yourself and your experience.

3. Take a project-management approach.
 
Break down the search process into a series of goals, spread out over time. For example, give yourself one week to draft a resume & cover letter. Other suggested milestones:

Within one month: Network face to face with 15 to 20 people who could help you find work.
 
Within three months: Secure three job interviews...etc


4. Evaluate your progress.
 
Take time out once a week to assess how your job search is going.

Ask yourself: What have I done? What haven’t I done? What’s working? What isn’t?


5. Keep your body, mind and soul healthy.
 
How you take care of yourself while job hunting can have a huge impact on your productivity in finding work. Make sure you eat well, exercise regularly and get enough sleep.

6. Learn how to handle rejection.
 
Getting turned down by prospective employers is tough.
The way to handle rejection is to look at it the way a successful salesperson does: It's a numbers game where every “no” gets you one step closer to the “yes” you need.

7. Take time off.
 
Five hours of job hunting a day is draining. So step back from time to time to avoid burning out.
And try not to look for a job on weekends. That’s the time to enjoy yourself and to relax with the people you care most about.

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this is too long o jare ...person should jus pray for God's blessing .

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Very good ideas.

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Quite informative

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8. Believe in GOD

These are nice points

Makes total sense

It's not easy sha

happy sunday frnds...hmmm it's easy but not easy as said,...wait oooo who the follow BUHARI go china. i ope AMEACHI no follow.

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Buy and sell

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Ensure you've got skills most applicants don't have...such skills make you indispensable. With such skills you're likely not to search for jobs for too long.
God's favour is key too!

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i tot admission into d university was hard nt knowing it was job hunt all thanks to the foolish mentality i had, i hv a strong 2.1 nd also Ican am an hotcake na. omo by d time i begin fail shl/gmat tests, messing up at interviews. eye begin clear. u go dey see ur padis pic on facebook nd bbm inside office dey fresh. and be lik am i cursed what is wrong with me etc. u will get gmail notifications and open d damn mail and see stuffs like 'regret, we wish u d very best, after carefully review u will not be moving to d nxt stage'.

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Happy birthday to u. Wishing u a more fulfilled years ahead.

Get a side hustle for small cash.

Else frustration will ruin you.

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Job hunting can be very disappointing here in naija, but the moment you get the job, you no longer value it. U say the stress is way too much that how much re they even paying sef

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ednut1:
i tot admission into d university was hard nt knowing it was job hunt all thanks to the foolish mentality i had, i hv a strong 2.1 nd also Ican am an hotcake na. omo by d time i begin fail shl/gmat tests, messing up at interviews. eye begin clear. u go dey see ur padis pic on facebook nd bbm inside office dey fresh. and be lik am i cursed what is wrong with me etc. u will get gmail notifications and open d damn mail and see stuffs like 'regret, we wish u d very best, after carefully review u will not be moving to d nxt stage'.

if u are a christian u will know it's not of he that runneth is of God that showeth mercy. Don't look at ur 2.1 or Ican just say God take the glory and bless me

Nice write up.... To add a thing or 2.

1.If you can afford it do a professional course, it doesn't have to be in your field but make sure it's something you have an interest in and tailored to a job u won't mind doing.

2.Practice ur GMAT and other tests... Become as familiar with those exams as possible. This will help you when you have to do a test. If you are in the humanities or creative sector like I am, hone your talent. Rehearse rehearse and rehearse...

3.For those who can't afford courses, the internet is your best bud... There are a million free online courses out there... Use your data wisely, just google

4.Learn a trade, do an internship/apprenticeship, or volunteer job. The experience will come in handy for you and on your cv

5.Read, read, read, read ooooooooo. The key is to keep your mind occupied. As the Op said, take care of yourself. Stay sharp mentally and physically. Strike a balance

6.Finally, Pray as hard as you work, stay grounded spiritually and stay positive.

Btw... Me sef de look for work o. I have a B.A and M.A in Theatre Arts, doing an online course in social media marketing and I'm good.

God bless us all in our searches.

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