Finally, McLeod suggests you use your malaise as an opportunity to “change your strategy.” If you’re simply scrolling through job listings and applying for gigs you never hear back on, try adopting McLeod’s “stop applying, start targeting” mantra and networking your way into companies you’d like to work for. This, too, can be a lengthy process, but as you take advantage of connections and convince people to meet your for coffee or chat on the phone, you’ll start to hear the word “yes,” which can be a major morale boost.
Networking has been proven to be more effective than going through online application systems, so the more people you get to know, the closer you’ll get to ending your search and waving goodbye to those job-search blues. At least until the next time.
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