Peterson Technology Partners

Job hunt getting you down?

We get it. The job search can be a frustrating and exhausting activity, especially when you're not seeing results right away. Refresh your approach to job hunting by taking a few simple steps.

1) Revisit why you want the job: Don't dwell on the fear of not finding the job. Instead, explore the motivation to look for a new role and draw energy from your conviction.

2) Visualize how you'll feel once you have the job: Close your eyes. Think about how you feel about where you are now, and where you would like to be. Embrace the excitement that this feeling gives you. This is your battery.

3) The old plan didn't work? Make a new one: Plans change. Maybe the process you had in place when you started the job hunt is no longer working. Invent a new process. Try a different plan. Stay agile.

4) Focus on what you can control: Hiring managers, recruiters, employers— their decisions are not in your control. Don't focus on what you hope for from the hiring experience. Focus instead on making your part in it as successful as possible.