Keeping Your Spirits Up During An Extended Job Search

Keeping Your Spirits Up During An Extended Job SearchI read an article this week that stated the average job search is said to be a whopping 10 months I guess that extended the last estimate I heard which was around 6-9 months. Seems that now mora than ever patience is far more than a virtueit is a mustAs a job seeker, I encourage you to stay positive while on the hunt to avoid losing belief in your talents as a professional. Here are four great ways to do just thatBe Confident About Your PresentationIts extremely important that you feel youre submitting quality resumes each and every time you apply for a job. If you dont feel your resume is up to par, you need to make adjustmentsand quickly. Make sure that each resume is appropriately tailored to each position to prove that youre right for the job. If you know youre giving each submission your all, you can feel better about the effort youre making.Mentors Can Open DoorsWe all know that networking is important in any job search. But sometimes, its a good idea to dig deeper and find a person in your field that you trust to act as a confidant and mentor.This person could be a former coworker, professor, friend, or family member whom you trust and who possesses a wealth of knowledge regarding methods that could help you get your foot in the doors of companies when it seems no one is hiring. They could also help keep you abreast of job opportunities and encourage you along the way.Avoid Job Search burnout-syndromThe Internet makes it possible for you to search and apply for jobs day and night if you so choose. But taking this route can leave you exhausted and feeling discouraged, especially if youre not getting the offers you want. So make sure youre taking breaks in your searchand enjoying your life when youre not searching.Take a long walk, cook a fun meal, get some exercise, or even volunteer in the spare time you create. When you return to your search, youre sure to feel refreshed and ready to abflug again.Stay Positive and Try What Works for OthersAnother idea is to search for people who have been in your position and now have the jobs they wanted. There are bound to be stories online of people who were laid off, and after a long search, now have the opportunities they had most hoped for. Feel encouraged by the lessons they learned and what you can learn from your circumstances. Then know that your great job will comejust as theirs did.It may seem impossible to stay encouraged if youve been looking for a job for monthsor even yearswith no luck. But if you keep a positive attitude and believe this challenging time will soon come to an end, before you know it, you will be shaking the hands of a hiring manager who is now your new boss.For more great advice follow us on twitter GreatResume.