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Managing Job SearchTips to make the job hunt easier to handle, based on Alison Green’s article in usnews.com.
The way you think employers or job market treat(s) you is not a measure of your worth
Job hunting is filled with rejections, even for great candidates
Almost everyone experiences rejection on a job that he/she thought were perfectly suited for It does not mean that you are a bad candidate but that they was
probably just one slightly better suited candidate than you
2. Remember that candidate time is different than employer time When on job search, time moves incredibly slowly
After you sent your application, the wait seems like ages - to get a call or be invited to an in-person interview
It moves even slowly when waiting to hear if you got the job
Hiring Managers have other priorities. Hiring often isn't their top priority. While you are waiting they might not even have begun glancing through their
stack of applications
Remember this and do not get too worked up about why you haven't heard back yet
3. After you apply for a job, mentally move on right away Most people spend too much time thinking or worrying about a
job they applied for It's far better for your peace of mind to put that job out of your head as
soon as you've submitted your application
There's nothing to be gained by agonizing, waiting, and wondering
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised if you get a call And if you don't get one, you'll already have moved on anyway
4. Don't speculate on what might be happening behind the scenes Job seekers often try to find clues about their candidacy
in things that employers say and do For instance, telling that your qualifications are perfect or calling
your references doesn't mean a job offer is coming your way
Don't assume you're out of the running just because the employer re-advertises the job or doesn't get back to you by when they said they would There are more reasons than you can even consider
5. Cut off annoying friends and relatives who pressure you about your job search. You might hear from lots of people who want to help, but pick the
wrong way to do it If your mother is hounding you with constant requests for updates or your
friend is pushing bad résumé advice on you, it's okay to request a moratorium on job search conversations.
Say something like, "I'm grateful for your concern, but I would love to take a break from thinking about it. I'll let you know when I have any news to share.“
Take all that is beneficial and reject all that is not!