Episode 102
How to Feel Motivated When Looking for Work (Ep 102)
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Which one of these 3 job hunters are you:
- You need to find a corporate job as soon as possible, but you are exhausted and have zero motivation;
- You don't know how to get your job search going: every time you start, you quickly give up; or...
- You're not sure if you're doing the right things or important things, and this anxiety creeps up on you and affects your motivation.
If you can relate to 1, 2, or 3, then this episode is for you! Let’s get those motivational juices flowing!
I’m going to address 8 tips to help you stay focused and motivated, and I also have a final bonus recommendation at the end that I think is the most important of all.
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Timestamps to guide your listening:
- 03:41 - 1: Treat your job hunting as if it was a personal project
- 06:02 - 2: Gamify your project
- 06:52 - 3: Stick to a routine
- 08:40 - 4: Change your routine as you get more or less motivated
- 11:14 - 5: Do the hardest things first
- 12:59 - 6: Read books or watch movies and documentaries that inspire you
- 14:07 - 7: Include rest and playtime as part of your routine
- 15:32 - 8: Have a gratitude journal
- 17:03 - Bonus Tip
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Free Optimized Job Search Schedule: Workbook & Masterclass
- Lynne Cazaly’s post on LinkedIn
- Episode 28 - How Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Career and What to Do About It, With Lynne Cazaly
- Book a consultation with me
- The Five-Minute Journal
About the host, Renata Bernarde
Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.
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