We talk a lot about people reaching burnout in their jobs, but it often applies to those looking for jobs too. It can be exhausting finding roles, applying, and in some cases, being rejected. Not only is it a huge confidence knock, but it can halt your search or lead you to settle for the wrong job.
Here are the signs to look out for:
• Getting overwhelmed or stressed by everyday tasks
• Poor physical or mental health
• Increased irritability
• Lack of social interaction
It’s time to alter your approach and we’re here to help you out.
Don’t overdo it
One leading cause of job search burnout is overdoing it. You’re bound to feel some sense of burnout if you’re applying for roles all day, every day. Set yourself sensible and productive limits – such as 2 hours. Let’s face it, anything after that won’t be your best work. It’s so much better to submit a few high-detailed job applications than lots of half-hearted ones.
Let the specialists help
This is not an opportunity for us to blow our own trumpet in any way, but working with a career specialist when job hunting, just makes sense. When you’re looking for a new house, you’d pay a visit to the estate agents. Likewise, when you look for a new car, you’d visit a dealership. So, when you look for a new job, make use of the professionals! Recruitment consultants take away the stress of finding a role yourself. They will look over your CV and only put you forward for jobs that you’re suited to. Recruiters will also take feedback from clients, meaning if you are unsuccessful, you’re guaranteed some constructive points to consider for your next interview.
Make yourself visible
Recruiters and employers spend a lot of their time on LinkedIn, searching for potential candidates. It’s important that you make yourself visible on this platform, starting with your headline. Your headline will play a key role in how recruiters and employers search for candidates. It has a 120-character limit and it’s best to utilise this in the best way you can. You can include various things, such as your last job title, your place of work, your year of graduation, the sector you worked, the last company you worked for and so on. You want to use as many key words as you can – so that people looking to fill roles, similar to what you’re looking for, can find you. Growing your network is another great way to get noticed – the more relevant connections, the better!
Stay positive
As much as you’d love for it to be a straightforward process, finding a job isn’t always easy. You need to remain positive and keep at it – just remember to take breaks if it starts getting too much!