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Balance job search with something fun to reduce stress

Job searching can be stressful and when you are, it can be difficult to think. Balancing your search times with something fun, can help rejuvenate you and also motivate you.

Be patient

Job searching can be time-consuming and this is to be expected.

Look for a part-time position

It may be hard to find that “perfect” job especially the first time. If you need a job immediately, perhaps the part-time route might be good until you find the full-time job.

Look outside your location/ comfort zone

Everybody wants a job 5 minutes away in a familiar neighborhood. But unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Sometimes you may have to look outside your comfort zone

Search through google and job banks

Signing up for some job banks can help reduce time. You can set up a free account to have the site send you new job updates. For example, Monster and Careerbuilder.

Practicing interviews with peers

Another stress for job searching is the anticipation of the inevitable interview. Practicing with peers can help reduce the stress of the interview and you will be able to apply to more jobs.

Talk to a school counselor

They can give you resources and advice on effective job searching.

Be persistent

Job searching can be a stressful and anxiety-provoking, but the more persistent you are, the better you will be

Don’t lose confidence

It’s easy to lose confidence during this job search time, especially when it feels like you can’t find the “right” job. The other element is that you might not get a response immediately or you don’t get the job. Take each “negative” event as a step closer to success. Learn from each experience.

Talk with friends and family-Network!

They are your best ally and support.