What should you do? Reiss’ first two tips are to “have fun” and “vent.” If you love going to the movies or having dinner with friends, don’t deprive yourself of those joys, and if you’re upset about hiring managers not getting back to you or making you feel small, channel your anger into something positive, like exercise.
The next couple of suggests come from McLeod — author of the email newsletter called 21 Days to Peace at Work — and they’re somewhat similar and totally valuable: “get some perspective” and “seek support.” The job-search process isn’t supposed to be quick, and by nature, it involves putting yourself out there and opening yourself up for rejection. It helps to keep this in mind, just as it pays to find a friend or family member who can be “objective but compassionate” and help you work through your ups and downs. This person might even lend a hand with mock interviews.
Often, struggles on the job-search front are made worse by lack of money, and on that note, McLeod suggests looking for part-time work. This can be contact work or a temp job; McLeod’s main piece of advice here is to “have it be something that gives you a focus for your energy other than your job search.”
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