Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Don't fall into a job search rut

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How you approach unemployment can really make or break you. When you're not working a nine-to-five, your job is to find a job. However, job searching eight hours a day may leave you somewhat brain dead. So, a schedule is in order. You have to figure out what you realistically can accomplish. Set some job search goals for yourself so you don't fall into a pit of jobless despair.

Dedicate a certain amount of time each day to your job search. Do this in the morning or early afternoon. And yes, the responses you receive may be less than pleasing: "We have already filled the position," "Your qualifications don't meet our needs," yadda, yadda, yadda. However, don't take these rejections personally. It just may mean that your qualifications don't meet the job criteria or the person hiring didn't see a good fit.

Job searching is, unfortunately, a little like dating - it will either click or it won't. There isn't always going to be a clear cut reason why. Also, it's important that you go out and do something. Anything. Don't let your brain rot while searching. It can be something as simple as taking a walk. It's better than doing nothing, because job searching can inevitably get you down. You have to work hard to do at least one thing a day that will make you happy.

Abridged: Denver Unemployment Examiner