Any advice for feeling burned out in the job search?

Anonymous

June 9,2022 at 5:30PM UTC

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Any advice for feeling burned out in the job search? I am switching industries (teaching to university administration or museums) and feel terribly depressed by the lack of results. It seems like I often get to the final round of interviews and then am weeded out. How do I keep up my motivation to keep applying to things?

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AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 8:10PM UTC
I have been there. Honestly I applied to 2 jobs a day and went thru linkedin alot. Reaching out to recruiters did not work for me. I found work in 1 month. Stay strong. I also paid to get my resume revamped. I promise you will find something .
AnonymousJune 9,2022 at 8:19PM UTC
This totally RESONATES withe me
i have been applying since last august and have similar experience to yours
Christine JacquesJune 9,2022 at 10:21PM UTC
You are not alone. When this happens, I take a brief break and volunteer for something. A little appreciation reminds me that I have something to offer. If you volunteer in your field, it's networking!
LorraineJune 9,2022 at 11:14PM UTC
Hi Christine - this is excellent advice.
Christine JacquesJune 20,2022 at 3:59PM UTC
Thank you, m'dear. I hope it will work for you too.