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But when it stretches from weeks to months, it can be hard to stay fresh, sharp, and motivated. \u201cLooking for a job is hard,\u201d says Karen Burns, author of <em>The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use.<\/em> \u201cThe longer it takes, the harder it feels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s normal to have periods of discouragement during your search. Read on for five strategies to bolster yourself as you search for your dream job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Be Your Own Project Manager<\/strong><br \/>\nPaul Bernard, a New York City-based career coach and recruiter, has his clients treat a job search like the professional project it is. Picture it as a three-legged stool\u2014the first leg is the overall strategy, the second are the \u201cmarketing materials\u201d like your resume and cover letter, and the third leg is how you distribute your most precious resource, your time.<\/p>\n<p>One way to reenergize a long job search, he says, is to revisit one of the legs, recasting your strategy or reexamining your networking calendar. \u201cYou have to design it,\u201d he says, \u201cWhere do I want to be, and what do I want to do?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Write a Mission Statement<\/strong><br \/>\nJocelyn, a mother in her 40s, is a philanthropy professional who has been looking for work for several months. She created a personal mission statement that has given her job search focus and inspiration. Using prompts from several career strategy books, she developed a statement that articulates her life\u2019s next steps, including how her work can balance meaningfully with the other parts of her life.<\/p>\n<p>The process left her with a clear, concise elevator pitch, not to mention confidence in the direction she\u2019s taking her search. \u201cI was feeling the need to reorient,\u201d she says. \u201cMy personal statement is helping me stay true to what I want.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Ditch the Guilt<\/strong><br \/>\nToxic self-talk is the stuff of discouragement and depression, says Melissa Maher, a San Francisco-based life and mindfulness coach. Feeling guilty for having lost a job, saying no to a sub-par offer, or taking an afternoon off is classic negative thinking. \u201cWe think we need self-critical self-talk, we use it thinking it\u2019s going to motivate us,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/post\/5-tips-for-staying-positive-while-seeking-a-job\/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>READ MORE: 5 TIPS FOR STAYING POSTIVE WHILE SEEKING A JOB<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instead, she advises policing your internal monologue. \u201cFocus on what\u2019s going well, not just what\u2019s not happening yet,\u201d she says. Setting realistic expectations will put things in perspective. Consider this math: Bernard says it takes between 75 and 90 face-to-face conversations to get six to eight interviews&#8211; that includes everyone from colleagues you meet at a networking event to the Human Resources representative who welcomes you to an interview. Two of those six to eight interviews will become job offers. \u201cEvery \u2018no\u2019 should be a message that I\u2019m one step closer to a \u2018yes,\u2019\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Practice Gratitude<\/strong><br \/>\nGratitude is a muscle that gets stronger with regular use. Keeping yours in shape is good for your career as well as your soul. \u201cMake a gratitude list with three things on it every day,\u201d says Maher. \u201cThat puts the mind into a more spacious, possibility-oriented mindset.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/post\/finding-a-job-after-50\/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>READ MORE: FINDING A JOB AFTER FIFTY<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jocelyn has found this practice beneficial, not only in boosting her confidence in interviews, but also in appreciating the pleasures that come with her in-between time. \u201cIt\u2019s helped me define an appreciation of the small gifts of the day,\u201d she says, \u201cI try to enjoy the little things, because I know that later, I\u2019ll be busy again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Take a Step Back<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your job search is too intense for too long, your physical and emotional health both might start to suffer. Watch for signs like upset stomachs, headaches, anxiety, or low energy, and take them as signals to step back and take care of yourself. \u201cSelf care doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re slacking off,\u201d says Burns. \u201cIt\u2019s a way to bring your best self to achieving your goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Maher advises making a \u201cjoy list\u201d of things\u2014small or large\u2014that bring pleasure into your day. On any given day, at least one item from the joy list, like a walk with a friend, an extra few minutes of sleep, or a leisurely bubble bath, should show up on your \u201cto do\u201d list, right next to \u201cfollow up on interview\u201d and \u201creview resume.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A job search is a swirl of resume preparation, networking, research, and interviews. 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