You spend every second of your free time weeding through different job descriptions. You’ve written so many cover letters and polite follow up emails that you literally become nauseous at the thought of having to author another one. You’ve even clinched interviews—you just can’t seem to actually land a job.
Trust me, I know that a seemingly never-ending job hunt is enough to knock the wind right out of your sails. And, it can be difficult to remain chipper and upbeat when you’re on the receiving end of rejection email after rejection email.
But wallowing in your own self pity won’t help your case. So, as tough as it might seem, here are five tips for staying positive when your job hunt is dragging on and on.
1. Focus on Improving
When you feel like you’re bombarded with an endless barrage of “thanks, but no thanks” messages, it’s only natural to start to feel a little down about yourself. Before long, you become convinced that you’re utterly worthless, unskilled, and unqualified.
But don’t beat yourself up. Instead, focus on the areas of your job hunt that you can actually refine and improve. Have you been blanketing the world in a resume that needs a little work? Is your LinkedIn profile a bit outdated? Do you have a personal website or portfolio that you’ve neglected? Use your spare time to knock the dust off and ensure these items are in great shape.
Polishing up these important pieces is not only an awesome confidence booster and a reminder of the value you provide, but it can also help improve your chances of actually landing an interview and position. Sounds like a win-win, right?
