Monday, December 8, 2014

Focus on Job Search

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Whether you. A job seeker for the first time or someone who has always wanted and are on the lookout, each can have a wall in frustration during a prolonged use search hits, loss of concentration and even the resignation

If you have suffered some setbacks (You were one of the final two candidates or the end of the process, it was decided to fill the position due to the budget, etc.), it is difficult to hold it with all the energy, enthusiasm and have as strong candidates mood displayed. If you live this reality, I offer some ways they are available, stay focused and do the work.

Letting go of rejection

First, please stop to beat you. Sometimes there are obvious reasons to get any work (all a lot of skill, experience, culture shape), and sometimes not, why. Yes, it's frustrating. But as always, we focus on what went wrong and to repeat again and again it sucks, literally, emotional and creative energy that we can use to think about the next opportunity.

Have a misstep in the maintenance or the impression that you have successfully transferred the things you feel you have made? By all means, learn from experience and to continue to practice. But remember, focus on the practice to the next opportunity not in a previous life.

Routines and rituals

Set a schedule for job search efforts every day. If possible, try to stay with the same time of day. For example, it is actively looking for work 9: 00 day clock: 00-12. If you have a beginning and an end, you will be surprised how much they are to be effective.

The ideal ratio of work / rest is 90 to 120 minutes for the power supply off on something and then take a short break. Why? When we returned either with a glass of water, healthy snack, a walk or a deep breath, we can recharge our next play time and improve our focus and clarity.

I'm a big fan of watches, because if we spent the whole day in the same task, the productivity decreases slowly with time, making it less effective. We are so tired, unfocused and often apathetic towards the end of the day. Which brings me to ...

The strength of the movement, networking and socialization

A job search can seem like a marathon, so let's take this analogy and extension of the physical world. If you do not take care of yourself, you will burn at all levels. Not only physically, but also mentally. Exercise is good for getting and staying in shape, but the impact of training also stimulate our brains and make us feel more energetic and happier. Endorphins are a good thing. If gyms are not on the list of priorities, try other forms of movements such as martial arts, yoga or dance. Or just a walk.

Often we can isolate us in finding a job. We believe we must constantly be fixed surgically our computers and smartphones on the search, which can sometimes mean. Remember how you define in your job search efforts an hour a day? This means you time to go, socialize and network contacts. Perhaps that is with a cup of coffee with someone in a field that interests you, take a class or volunteer work. Yes, you have someone who could meet in a position might help you with your work efforts, but on a deeper level, you get stronger, which ultimately means more energy from your body, mind - and finding employment.

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