ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD
Be sure to take breaks Playing the waiting game for your applications may be agonising, but dwelling on it is not going to help either. Treat these brief downtimes as short breaks instead.
Tips What you can do • Learn something interesting
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• Upskilling is always a good thing
• Spend time with friends and family
• Catch them up on how things have been
• Indulge in your own personal hobbies
• Read a good book or watch some Netflix
• Keep yourself fit and healthy
• Take a break from sitting at your desk and go out for a walk or do some light exercises
Do not just keep to yourself A burden shared is a burden halved. Talk to someone who cares about you – it can be a close friend or family member (or several, if you want), so you know that there is at least someone in your corner in this predicament. They can lend you their ears if you need to vent or accompany you on your downtime, be it going to movies or having a fun game of badminton. Additionally, you can turn to your social or professional networks for help during the job search process, from being a second pair of eyes when reviewing your resume and applications, to even being a fresh source of job opportunities and connections.
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• Join social groups geared towards job hunting
• You can meet new friends and get to know new opportunities, too
• Seek out mentors
• Network with those who can help you out with their past experiences
• Chat with your seniors and teachers • Do not ignore your social life
• Feel free to approach them if you are feeling lost – they will be happy to advise you • Remember to spend some quality time with your loved ones, too
Searching for a job is like running a marathon – knowing when to sprint and when to pace yourself is critical, lest you find your efforts turning counter-productive. Remind yourself that finding a job and employer that best fits you will take time and effort. All the resources you need are within reach; you just need to keep going and not give up. But remember, while you may be busy job hunting, it is also just as important to take a step back every once in a while and take care of yourself, too.
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