Mindset is important no matter what you’re doing. A growth mindset helps you to stay grounded as you go through the highs and lows on your job seeking journey. It’s about treating all of your experiences, even less successful ones, as opportunities to grow and improve yourself.
It sets you on a path towards what you want, even if it’s gradual.
Your Job Is To Find A Job 🕵️♀️
You should treat looking for a job like a job in itself. You need to be putting time and effort into all of your job applications. Clicking ‘Easy Apply’ on Seek and LinkedIn will not have the same impact as a well thought out CV and cover letter that’s been tailored to a role. Employers can see and appreciate candidates who take application process seriously, and will respond better to it.
You get out what you put in, so put in a lot.
Be Patient 🕞
Getting a job can take longer than expected. The job market for your field might be over-saturated, or you could be competing against more experienced candidates. Some things will be out of your control, but try your best to not be discouraged. If you are putting the time and effort into your applications, you will land a role eventually. In the meantime don’t stress and keep putting in consistent effort.
Consider Volunteer Work 🧗♂️
Volunteering or interning is a great way to build up more experience and give yourself an extra edge for your applications. It allows you to be productive with your spare time, and employers will be impressed by the initiative. Many job boards also post volunteering opportunities. Alternatively, you can contact companies you’re interested in and ask if they need some support. Doing this will greatly contribute to the strength of your CV and show your value.
Focus On The Positive 🐝
It can be hard to keep smiling through the rejections. You inevitably begin to feel worn down by the failure and that’s understandable. But it is important to try and look at the positive side as well. Perhaps you’re getting interviews more frequently or you got feedback from a recruiter that your CV was well-written. Find things worth highlighting that help you feeling positive
Build your Narrative 📚
Start by practising to change your self-talk/thoughts: Instead of saying, “I’m not smart enough”, you could replace this with “I am still learning and will continue to improve in the future.”
Being in the right headspace when job seeking will help you stay on track. Caring for your mental health is an essential part of this. If you need to take a break for a few days, do so. Refresh yourself and jump back into applying with your growth mindset, ready to go.
Final Thoughts 🌵
Being in the right headspace when job seeking will help you stay on track. Caring for your mental health is an essential part of this. If you need to take a break for a few days, do so. Refresh yourself and jump back into applying with your growth mindset ready to go.
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