How To Stay Positive While Looking For A Job…

Here are 10 tips to help you stay positive while looking for a job.

1. Keep A Routine- Don’t get into bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the afternoons or procrastinating around the house. Get up at your normal time, eat properly and get some exercise (walking is free)!

2. Volunteer- You can do this at a church, hospital, homeless shelter or non-profit organization. It will give you a sense of contribution. There is no greater reward than helping people who are less fortunate than us.

3. Stay Up to Date with What’s Happening in Your Industry- Don’t let yourself fall behind just because you’re not working. The best approach is to learn more about your particular industry. This way you will be ahead of your competition when it comes time to interview. Take a course on udemy.com if you want to learn something new. Tons of inexpensive online courses.

4. Explore Potential New Careers -Is your current career what you want to do forever? Maybe it’s time to explore what you want to be when you grow up!

 5. Positive Thinking- Do not focus on the negatives – you need to be able to bounce back. Concentrate on the skills and knowledge you have.

6. Support Group- You may feel as though you’re the only person in your situation without a job but guess what – you’re not. Reach out to people for support. It gives you contacts and gives you a reason to get up and dressed 1 morning each week!

7. Avoid Negative People- Negative people can really rain on your parade. You need to be around positive people and people who can have a positive impact on your life.

8. Network-Meet new people! Maintain contacts and stay in touch with people. Go to groups in your industry! Check out meetup.com.

9. Manage Your Expectations-Not every job you apply for will be a success. Don’t be put off by this. Instead, concentrate on the positives and look at what you achieve each day.

10. Don’t give up! Jobs don’t find you, you find them!

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Nicki Massman - Professional Resume Writer/Career Coach/Freelance Recruiter

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