Professionals of all industries, including tech, have been more open and honest about feelings of burnout. Burnout is typically referred to when people are exhausted and swamped with their job duties. But, what about burnout when looking for a job? Yes, you can burn out before getting a job or an interview!
Job searching, applying, and interviewing are already stressful and time-consuming, but you don’t have to make it harder.
6 Ways To Avoid Job Search Burnout
Know What You Are Looking For
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- Before starting your job search, ensure you know what you are looking for. What is your dream role/position? Would you prefer to work on-site, remotely, or hybrid? What benefits are you looking to receive? What job duties are you comfortable performing?
- Having the answers to these questions makes the process a lot easier, as you can comb through the thousands of job postings.
Shift Your Mindset
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- A lot of frustration when job searching starts in our minds. You have to know and believe that the right tech job will be yours. Don’t get discouraged, as this can easily lead to burnout and, more severely, depression. Stay on the bright side, always!
Make a PLAN
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- When do you hope to end your job search? How many jobs are you applying to each month? What resources and means will you use to find your next job? Consider and plan out these factors before starting your job search. Remember, failure to plan is a plan to fail.
Be Strategic
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- Don’t apply to any and everything just because you “need” a job. Aimlessly applying for jobs comes from a place of lack, and we need to stay in an abundance mindset. Analyze your goals, skills, and prior experiences to tailor your job search. Research companies you would like to work for and only apply to those. Approaching your job search with a strategy will save you time and energy, which you can’t get back!
Network
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- “Your network determines your net worth has never been more true,” especially in today’s job market. HubSpot insists that 85% of jobs are found through networking. A lot of people find jobs within their circle of friends or colleagues.
- You can even join Facebook and LinkedIn groups full of employers, recruiters, and other employees looking to spread the word of future opportunities.
Hire a career coach!
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- A career coach can help make your job search easier and more worthwhile. The Tech Career Club helps professionals pivot into more fulfilling roles in tech and other industries. Career coaches have many resources and connections to help prepare and launch you into the next career phase.
You don’t want to burn out or send yourself into a mental spiral just looking for your next job in tech.
You’ll need that energy and enthusiasm to shine in your next role, so don’t exhaust yourself in finding it. The most important thing to remember is to stay positive and execute your plan to pivot!