Do you feel exhausted and demoralised during job search?...?

Hi anon,

Job hunting can be a tiring and tedious process. Sometimes after a long time of job searching, you'll feel a big slump of negativity, helplessness and frustration. But know that that's ok and sometimes unfortunately, normal. When you feel this slump, consider taking a break from all this job hunting and come back in 2 weeks or so. Sometimes the jobs that are available at that point of time may not be something that you're looking for and by checking in a few weeks later, there might also be new jobs that just got posted. So taking a break will not only allow you to recharge and continue searching later, but to also possibly see new job postings.

If you're job hunting now, it's an especially difficult time because of how the current market is like. But know that companies who need the right hire will continue hiring regardless. So don't give up and if you feel tired, take a break and continue again later. All the best anon!

Hi

Been there before and understand it is very difficult.

However, please don't let negative emotions get to you , don't be demoralized and let yourself feel exhausted, because it doesn't help you at all. This is because do you have other ways at the moment ? If not then let's find help , check ourselves, adjust and keep going on.

If one kept getting no reply or rejection, means something is wrong.

If you are NTUC paid members , look for their PMET Dept to help in resume and interview polishing. Otherwise can consider looking for E2I for similar support.

If you have more friends that is in HR line , ask them for help on these two areas and ask them for honest feedback on where you may improve.
Meanwhile , maintain a daily routine of job search , go online learn something useful for your job or future employment , exercise , watch a funny video or interesting show and spend more time with family or do something nice for them . Keeping this routine will keep you motivated, balance and happy, ready for the new challenge.
Remember, help is always thete. Please just ask. There will be people willing to help.

Good luck. ​​​

I stay desperate instead of motivated. I search/apply early, apply many (only apply to interested ones) and always find ways to stay relevant.​​​

I'll pick up the phone. Go to Linkedin, search for the top person in the department that I want to work in, send him an e-mail, DM, or phone call, and ask for the job.

Relationships trump CVs.

This approach solves 3 problems.

1. You work with managers who appreciate initiatives.

2. You jump the queue versus 300 CVs sent in for one application. This is ridiculously low ROT and ROI.

3. Even if you do not get the position, you learn how to knock on doors. Which is a fundamental skill in your career.

Do it 50 times across various companies you want to work for.

Do not let the words on paper determine your path. Show up with action.

There is no such thing as failure, only feedback.

Follow me here.​​​