Finding a job can cause anxiety as it rarely aligns with your preferred timeline. Approach it like a skilled card player by avoiding revealing desperation on platforms like LinkedIn, at networking events, and in job interviews.
You want to avoid showing signs of desperation during your search for 3 reasons.
❌ Desperation reduces your ability to portray confidence. People want to see a high level of confidence in their candidates.
❌ People want to see how you will handle the good times and the stressful times in the job. If you show desperation during an interview it may not send a comforting signal.
❌ Showing a sign of desperation may also reduce your ability to negotiate terms for a job you are in the running for.
Here are some ways to potentially reduce your stress and anxiety.
✅ Be realistic about how long it might take to find a job. I read recently that the average job search is 5 months.
✅ Acknowledge the emotions you are feeling. Welcome them. Don’t try to change them. This will help you move them these emotions faster.
✅ Get support. Find a career coach or add others that are searching for a job to your network. Don’t try to do this alone.
✅ Focus on the process of the job search. Celebrate small wins.
✅ Change how you describe your situation. Instead of telling everyone your were laid off or fired, tell them you are in a transition between jobs. Believe me, this small adjustment works.
So, hold off sharing too much about how quickly you need to find another job. Save that for your friends, coach, and family. Portray a high degree of confidence. Practice your poker face. Try the steps above to reduce your stress and anxiety.
So, Job Seekers, take a quick assessment:
❓Where’s your confidence level?
❓How are you portraying yourself to others?
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