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During this extended job search I've learned that I can't stay all day at my computer, especially when there isn't anything relevant to apply for...

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During this extended job search I've learned that I can't stay all day at my computer, especially when there isn't anything relevant to apply for... it doesn't achieve the desired outcome. At the end of the day, I'm frustrated, overwhelmed and upset that I wasted my time. Instead, I'm searching in the morning, checking emails early afternoon, getting out and enjoying a few hours and then following up and replying if I receive any responses when I return. To my fellow job searchers out there, think of job searching in a different context. When working a full a time job, you get a lunch break, you can have a sick / personal day and schedule appointments for self care. Good luck and make sure to get out and enjoy the weekend and spring-like weather!

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  1. Stephanie Branch Lekowski

    I agree- the advice to treat looking for a new job like a job can do mire harm than good. You can get obsessed and forgo all that helps you stay healthy, i.e. getting exercise, fresh air and your cell phone becomes an electronic leash. You have to commit to a schedule, yes, but one that makes sense to you and not a punishing one that stresses you out.

  2. Anonymous

    Absolutely. The name of the game is to work efficiently. Burning out sending out 100 resumes a month of which maybe 6 or 7 are relevant is foolish.

    I use my calendar and map out my schedule, appointments and breaks and to-list .....I get alerts and can easily monitor my progress.

    I work in extra exercise, yoga and meditation not to mention lunch and happy hour with friends and my network. Approaching my search this way helps my mental well-being and keeps me engaged.

    You need to stay fresh and healthy for interviews and your new job.

  3. Anonymous

    This is great advice. You will be more successful if you take time for self care. Good luck!

  4. Anonymous

    100%! What is keeping me sane right now is that I have a young child and I dog that I get to spend so much more time with and it has pulled me through. Besides, staring at LinkedIn is depressing, especially when one of those "I got a new job" posts pops up. I mean I want to be happy for them, but some days it just makes me think I will never be one of them.

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