Feeling overwhelmed about finding a job

Re: Feeling overwhelmed about finding a job

• eshaffer

  January 2009

  I'm so sorry... what kind of job are you looking for?   (I'm a headhunter)

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• belle204 member

  January 2009

  Marketing, Public Relations... something along those lines. My degree is in PR.

  
  
  
  

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• Amanda&Chris

  January 2009

  You can do it!!  Don't give up!!

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• Mrs.DTW

  January 2009

  I hope this gives you hope.  I was laid off at the end of May and by the middle of August I had started another job.  It will be okay.  Trust me when I tell you that I had many bad days on my job quest but you will find something.  Take advantage of your local Worksource if you have one in your area.  This is a good place to go for assistance in job seeking. 

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• stacynikki member

  January 2009

  Make finding a job your job!  Make a goal.  Find 5 jobs a day (on craigslist, monster, careerbuilder) that sound interesting and just submit your resume.  Even if you don't think you're qualified.  Just keep applying but treat it like it's a job.  That's what I did when I was laid off.  I thought it helped with my mind frame.

  
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• Kelly Madonna

  January 2009

  I'm sure you've got New Years blues, you probably imagined you'd be back at work by now, I know  I was unemployed for 6mths (well, I had temp work while I looked for work) and it was DEPRESSING. I'll keep my fingers crossed that something comes along soon - and in the meantime, DON'T GIVE UP! You know you'll feel like cr*p if your mum comes back with A and you didn't do sh*t!!

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• belle204 member

  January 2009

  Thanks everyone. I think I'm just starting to feel it more b/c my unemployment is going to run out in a few weeks. I didn't think it would take this long. I suppose I can always just find a stopgap job in the meantime.

  
  
  
  

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• j+k

  January 2009

  Okay, I know you're just venting, but that attitude carries over and leaks into cover letters, interviews, phone calls....you need to some how turn it around, focus on your strengths and good reasons on why someone should hire you. 

  And be real about it.  Are you missing some experience or skills that are important to your career?  While you're not working, now would be the time to consider looking at filling those gaps.

  Network. A lot of it - especially now during tough times, alot goes in to who you know. Are there colleagues and former co-workers, managers, etc. that found or have jobs?  Tell them you are looking.  And STAY POSITIVE.  Never show anyone your negative side. 
  
  Right now if anyone is hiring, they are looking for good, hard working, positive, dedicated people. It is a hiring market now and they will hold out to find the best person possible and if you have a bad attitude...they will see it.

  Also - I strongly believe in positive thinking.  Positive thoughts bring positive results. 

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• shaunie

  January 2009

   I know it's hard, but I agree that having a positive mind frame can help---you can do it, it will happen! I also like the pp's suggestion of giving yourself a goal each day--but make it manageable. Like, sending out 3 resumes a day, etc.

  (((HUGS))) and good luck!
  

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• femmegem member

  January 2009

  (((hugs))) I despise job hunting, so I sooooo feel for you. Stick with it, though! How about temping? Is that an option? I've found two really awesome jobs that way, including my current one! My employers loved me and hired me on full time after my temp contract was up.
  

  
  Alex (11/14/06) and Nate (5/25/10)
  "Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are." - Rev. Forrest Church

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