Looking for work in the spring becomes somehow a bit more tedious. It is so easy to find reasons not to regroup and go forward: more sunlight, upcoming finals. Here are three areas that can make job hunting a challenging activity in the spring and how to dust them off your life.
Clutter. A cluttered work space is an obstacle to creativity and clear thinking. A cluttered mind invites confusion and will rob you from achieving your goals. Declare your independence from clutter by setting aside time to organize your living space. Consider decluttering your mind by taking breaks from online job searching and moving around. Whether it’s a walk around the block or a 30-minute jog, being in motion will help you get unstuck.
Complacency. Stagnation–whether physical or mental– may give you the illusion of a safe place. It is not. I call it the “whatever syndrome.” Settling for whatever signals that you are giving up on finding the job you want. The whatever mindset will guarantee a whatever attitude during a phone or in-person interview. And guess what? That will be the beginning of a vicious cycle that will take you nowhere.
Contempt. Actually, I stand corrected. Complacency will lead you to contempt. People who are contemptuous are generally unhappy. They feel insecure about themselves so they try to regain some control and feel better by looking down on others with an air of superiority. These feelings have no lasting positive effects. I understand that it is important to project a confident image as a job seeker, but not at the expense of others or yourself. Try practicing appreciation–even for the smallest things– instead.
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