A certain amount of detachment helps in one’s job search.
Today’s job search involves a myriad strategies & can feel almost like a full time job.
It’s important to get off to a great flying start with a list of well researched target companies.
Using red flags on hard data to eliminate companies.
As well soft data metrics on the culture of the companies, to determine one’s suitability for the company and role.
That having been done, a realistic dose of detachment helps over the long haul.
Job searching can be stressful and rejections are inevitable.
The fear of rejection and taking it as a personal failure are the biggest stumbling blocks.
Realising that ‘No’ is not personal and doesn’t define one’s self worth is helpful.
The empowering belief that one CAN and will GET that job out there is a to mindset to nurture and makes one feel less ‘desperate’.
‘Not caring too much’ about the outcome of each interview is a good place to come from, even as one puts one’s best foot forward.
It takes the pressure off and frees the mind to look for other paths.
The job search need not be an all consuming dreaded process.
Keeping aside time for self care activities like being in nature, art, music, hobbies helps keep the balance.
When the Fun Quotient is present and life is enjoyable, is when the best opportunities turn up.
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