Getting Out of that Job Search Rut

Even after weeks of hard work sending out endless cover letters, resumes, and applications, some job searchers still come up empty handed. The emotions and frustrations that can follow can often lead job searchers into a rut where they become complacent and lose their drive and motivation. If you have fallen into a job-search rut, read on to lean how to dig yourself out and back on the road to success.

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Take a Break!

If you're in desperate need of a job, you may think that a break is the last thing that you need, but you may be wrong. It can be beneficial to take some time away and find rejuvenation doing something that has nothing to do with job searching for a while – even if it's just a few hours or a day. Use this time to remind yourself why you're on a job search, and to prioritize what's important in your life. You'll come back feeling recharged, with a newfound ambition to find the job that's waiting for you.




Revamp Your Resume

When it comes to the selection process, potential employers usually have piles of resumes to look over. It's important that yours is one that jumps out at them. Maybe it's time to revamp your resume. This doesn't mean giving it a complete overhaul, but maybe switching the fonts, and making some of the wording pop out more is just what your job search needs.

Look the Part

You may ask yourself, ''what does my look have to do with my job search?'' but in reality, it has a lot to do with it. The reality is, when you look good, you feel good about yourself. Maybe something as simple as a new haircut, a new pair of glasses, or a new shade of lipstick will be just the thing to boost your confidence enough to jumpstart your job search. Also, when you feel good about yourself, and you're confident, it shows through in your interviews.



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