let's face it job searches can be
discouraging but if you're able to
maintain a positive attitude it can make
the job hunt a bit easier here are a few
tips for getting yourself in the right
mindset know that finding a job takes
time the average job search can take
anywhere from three to eight months to
maintain a sense of fulfillment try
committing yourself to a purposeful
project or some volunteer work avoid
worrying this can be tough to do but
anxiety can cause you to lose focus and
miss out on opportunities try developing
a plan for dealing with stress and
setbacks realize that jobs are always
available it may take a while before you
hear back from an employer but sometimes
it's just about looking in the right
place at the right time try using a
combination of approaches like using job
boards networking and volunteering to
make the most out of your efforts be
selective in your job search the more
specific you are about the kind of work
you're looking for the more likely you
are to find it at times it can feel like
the odds are stacked against you but
it's important to realize that job
searches are hard for everyone stay
strong and stick with it
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