Staying Positive While Looking For A Job - 8 Tips To Keep Motivated

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @JUMALATION1
    @JUMALATION1 3 года назад +178

    Serious job searching is always hard. I once sent out 200+ applications in a month and it almost caused me a burnout since I wasn't totally sure about the exact job I was aiming at. But after extremely slimming down my search and sending out 4 applications to very specific positions, I got 1 response, which landed me a very good job. Keep your chin up guys, and keep your job aim!

    • @giorgioc8263
      @giorgioc8263 2 года назад +3

      Good advise. Focus is key.

  • @bigbadbillb
    @bigbadbillb Год назад +42

    Been looking for a job for three months now. I'm still up by 6:00 A.M. every morning; showered, shaved and dressed by 9:00 A.M. before sitting down at my computer. Keeping a routine every day is vital.

    • @KittenBowl1
      @KittenBowl1 11 месяцев назад +3

      That’s a good routine. I should probably do this too.

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 4 месяца назад +1

      Hey, did you find a new job ?

    • @bigbadbillb
      @bigbadbillb 4 месяца назад +5

      Yes! I did, after a very long 11 months of searching. It's really tough out there. Thanks for asking. Things are going well now.

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 4 месяца назад +1

      @@bigbadbillb That’s great. I love hearing a happy ending and hopefully you’ll be able to stay at your job for a while.
      I lost my job yesterday, although I was already looking on my own along with working with three staffing agencies. Trying to stay upbeat, speak positively and taking things one day at a time. My friends have been super supportive.

    • @bigbadbillb
      @bigbadbillb 4 месяца назад +2

      @ascott2168 I'm sorry to hear this! Been there, done that. There are a lot of good videos here on YT about dealing with job search anxiety and how to cope that I found helpful. Hang in there and stay strong 💪.

  • @marietremblayartiste
    @marietremblayartiste 3 года назад +64

    Job search burn out is a thing and I thank you for validating this feeling. Thank you.

  • @jasonmims5057
    @jasonmims5057 Год назад +26

    Something I tell myself when I get rejected is that even though the job seemed great the work environment was probably toxic. That helps me feel somewhat better

    • @leahweinberger583
      @leahweinberger583 Год назад +1

      Once went through a horrific interview process for something I truly wanted and could have been very successful. Interview was a flaming $hitshow. No engagement from the interviewer and during the actual interview a " you probably have never heard about x" when it was an industry standard!! Everyone acted dismissive angry and awful. I'm in the middle, chipper as pie, polite, hardworking and talented. There was zip engagement. Interviewer never looked up at me. I'd finish a response and wait and wait and the grudgingly be asked another question. I felt like a comedian on stage bombing. G-dawful. They strung me out for the entire 3 day long waiting period and then I got the "thanks but" email. Here is the thing. Job process started in oct...job started on Jan. 5 interview round. I made it to level 2, whereby my credentials and exp checked out and I was at the next level getting a look at the team. Whew...dodged a serious bullet. I've never seen a ruder or more unprofessional bunch. I can't imaging trying g to work in an atmosphere like that. The 5 interview was a flag as well as the hour long "project" I was going to complete as part of round 3. It was an insanely bad Interview for a horrible company. Sure the job and $$ were great but that group omg...I can't imagine spending 40 hours weekly out of my life with such a horrible group. So although disappointing and harsh at the time, in hindsight..well we see the hand of g-d clearly in the rear view. What is meant for you won't pass you up.

  • @TheDecoCottage
    @TheDecoCottage 3 года назад +18

    Even when I got rejections, I got some amazing feedback. I lost out on a few jobs to internal applicants, but received feedback that I had interviewed well, that the hiring manager(s) liked me and I had a lot of the skills they were looking for; I was encouraged to apply for the role that had opened up due to the internal promotion on both occasions.
    I ended up not pursuing further because I had another amazing offer elsewhere that was too good to pass up.

  • @celestejanina6718
    @celestejanina6718 28 дней назад +1

    Don't let a hard situation define you. Let it refine you.
    Thank you for the video, there are some great tips!

  • @chrisyeendcommentary
    @chrisyeendcommentary 3 года назад +13

    Thanks so much for this video .. I've been on the job hunt for three months and it's become an obsession.. I'm starting to experience burn-out big time and didn't know it existed until I come across your video .. lately I've been doing the 9-5 job search routine .. upskilling myself .. but lately it's become an obsession.. I'll check my emails and various job sites in my down-time and often between 9pm to 12am .. I'll wake up in the morning and do the same thing .. even before I get to the laptop .. and of course, weekends.
    Funds are becoming tight so I panic and just keep looking at the market.. and the more I look, the more I doubt.. so your video helped!

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 4 месяца назад

      @@chrisyeendcommentary Hey, did you end up finding a new job ?

  • @JobHackersNetwork
    @JobHackersNetwork 3 года назад +14

    Thanks for the great points about being truly mindful or yourself during your job hunt. The job search is grueling to say the least, an experience unlike any other. Protecting your mental state and thinking of your self is so helpful in this journey. Thanks again for the video!

  • @yokiryuchan7655
    @yokiryuchan7655 3 года назад +14

    spending too much time on job searching not only leads to burn out, the returns get less and less, you can only apply to so many jobs.

  • @ASpeedyPotato
    @ASpeedyPotato Год назад +14

    Been job hunting for 5.5 months so far. Currently at 400+ applications, 18 interviews and ZERO offers. Ngl, the burnout and demotivation is starting to get to me.

    • @otisdickerson2991
      @otisdickerson2991 9 месяцев назад +2

      I'm going through the exact same! I starting to loose my mind......

    • @glen4326
      @glen4326 2 месяца назад

      What is your industry?

  • @feliciameyer4138
    @feliciameyer4138 3 года назад +9

    Thank you for doing this video. I have been searching for a new entry level job and it's so frustrating. I am already starting to experience burnout after only two months.

  • @Mr.James.Spirit.Discussions
    @Mr.James.Spirit.Discussions 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a great video! I have a job and have been looking for another one for almost a year now. The company that I work for is going under sort of speak. They refuse to hire, people are leaving in drones. I'am past the burn out stage but in my heart I will never surrender. I will stay in the ring and keep fighting, and so should all of you! I'am one tough Mom!

  • @EssBeeQ
    @EssBeeQ 3 года назад +20

    I want to thank you because your videos helped me secure a great job offer after being laid off a few months ago.
    After months of interviewing and dealing with countless rejections, I accepted a job offer that is considered hard to get. I want to thank you for all your excellent job search and interviewing videos. So much value and so many nuggets packed in each. It helped me greatly to be persistent, selective and confident. Thank you!

    • @ALifeAfterLayoff
      @ALifeAfterLayoff  3 года назад +3

      Awesome, it makes me so happy to hear stories like this!

  • @trocycling1204
    @trocycling1204 Год назад +3

    I've been through this for years. One thing that helped... Get a part time job. I drive a school bus (had to get a cdl!), and having something and somebody else to think about is huge.

  • @nicolemcilwraith6467
    @nicolemcilwraith6467 2 года назад +4

    As I was watching this video I got a phone call for a job interview! Thank you for your helpful advice. It’s very stressful searching for jobs ❤️

  • @qqping066
    @qqping066 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for this video, Im struggling to be positive and this video really helps.
    I got layoff recently month but lucky enough I manage to get around 20 interviews in 2 months sadly no offer yet, mostly my experience is being ghosted by the hiring manager (s). Job hunt is a mental stress!! Trying hard to stay positive but using these time to start side hustle and talking short course on LinkedIn just to make myself occupy. Plus I am trying to have a career switch.
    Really praying hard for an offer now, my saving is getting lower I might to be able to pay my bills soon. 🙏

  • @4Frmcfofficial
    @4Frmcfofficial Год назад +3

    It doesn’t matter how positive u are it’s still gonna be hard to find a job I’ve been staying positive but I still can’t find shit

  • @miguelc9358
    @miguelc9358 3 месяца назад

    I appreciate you positivity. It's a nice pick me up hearing this from you. The PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other issues really can bring a person down. Going to keep working on myself to keep it going. Thank you. 🙏

  • @bruceyseow8325
    @bruceyseow8325 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the video, it's my "comfort video" that I watch everytime I had a anxiety attach during job search

  • @TheRealFeechLaManna
    @TheRealFeechLaManna Год назад +1

    Man I needed to hear this right now. Thank you!

  • @Sabrina-vw5dg
    @Sabrina-vw5dg 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much Bryan!
    And I love that story about your friend.
    You got to shoot to score.
    As someone who likes to play basketball 🏀, that absolutely makes sense.

  • @sharonramirez8014
    @sharonramirez8014 Год назад +29

    Wow.... How is it NORMAL to take 6-9 months and 95% rejection rates? No wonder mental health is so poor here

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 10 месяцев назад

      I would say that everyone’s experience is different.

    • @glen4326
      @glen4326 2 месяца назад

      Because there are more employees that fit the requirements and only one can be selected. There are more people out there so it seems like if 100 applicants apply, that 99 are no good..which creates this idea that the 99 are not valuable.

  • @jbilotta
    @jbilotta 2 года назад +4

    LOL the bar story: completely true but I would NEVER want to EVER date a man that had a dartboard theory. I've been in interviews when the hiring person didn't even read my resume, showed rudeness, etc. This past Friday was the first time in a long time when the conversation was so natural and there was enthusiasm on both sides. Still waiting on an answer!

  • @davidduff9871
    @davidduff9871 Год назад +3

    To quote your message, “If you’re not in the right place at the right time, you’re not going to be seen.” It’s luck. How do you create your luck? Preparation,Planning, Persistence.

  • @zuks6245
    @zuks6245 Год назад +1

    2% success rate and 6 - 9 months, I needed to here that

  • @saifal-badri
    @saifal-badri 3 года назад +5

    Brian, thank you so much for these videos!

  • @annamarczuk2030
    @annamarczuk2030 3 года назад +8

    What you say sounds logical and reasonable. It really helps put difficult things like failure and rejection in perspective and look at them objectively when otherwise it's too easy to be blinded by emotions.

  • @amandaromanorubio4695
    @amandaromanorubio4695 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video! One of the best ones about this topic I've seen so far. Been looking for a job for six months, taken 10 interviews and still no offer and it's difficult to stay positive.

  • @lpaone01
    @lpaone01 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @michael567jober
    @michael567jober 2 года назад +9

    problem i have is i live alone. no friends. single. sure i go to the gym however aside from that i have nothing and i can’t be just running around spending money until i start working cause i’m living off savings at this point

    • @ascott2168
      @ascott2168 4 месяца назад

      @@michael567jober Hey, did you find a new job ?

  • @said.h
    @said.h Год назад

    Best advices EVER.Thank you....I got so many rejections in Germany, mostly because of my german knowledge

  • @lpaone01
    @lpaone01 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the words and advice of encouragement.

  • @nikkiscott1061
    @nikkiscott1061 Год назад

    Your words of encouragement and the fact that you are a recruiter holds so much value. ❤ Thank-you

  • @dodid0
    @dodid0 10 месяцев назад +2

    I confirm the 1-5% response rate. Applied to 100 jobs in 2 months, got 3 interview invites, accepted to go on 2 of those, and failed both. (3% response rate)

  • @Satchel456
    @Satchel456 Год назад +6

    I just got rejected from a potential employer today after an interview - the funniest part was that the hiring manager said he got more of a "quality engineering" vibe from my resume rather than design engineering. I wish I could say that was useful feedback, but I know that that couldn't possibly be the real reason considering I've never done quality engineering and I've worked as a design engineer (pure design) for 4 years. Also doesn't make any sense because he clearly thought it was good enough to bring me in for an interview, so why now would he suddenly change his mind using a reason that makes no sense?

    • @sanaab8747
      @sanaab8747 Год назад +3

      I got rejected though I got good feedback. It hurts like hell, but the thing is that you don't find out about this unless you experience it. There is nothing logical about how companies choose a certain candidate. It's like gambling. Hang in there🌼

  • @ompurnam108
    @ompurnam108 3 года назад +4

    I need to hear this.. binge watching your videos!! 😊

  • @shesaidwhatmonkey
    @shesaidwhatmonkey 3 года назад +2

    This was a really great video, thanks.

  • @harrison6082
    @harrison6082 Год назад

    4:19 That's a good point

  • @clcamila
    @clcamila Год назад +2

    I’ve been doing hard job hunting over a month and going to my second interview this week.. the problem is the first one I basically rejected because is not what I wanted, this upcoming seems to be the same, but I will go anyway just to improve my self on interviews lol so right now I believe if you apply for 30 positions, at least one should invite you for an interview

  • @susanmcgovern7197
    @susanmcgovern7197 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your valuable tips!

  • @konradschaubert5520
    @konradschaubert5520 Год назад

    thank you very very valuable content !!

  • @antbar0200
    @antbar0200 Год назад

    Shoot to score! Beautiful

  • @danielkoshy7
    @danielkoshy7 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the content here.

  • @konradschaubert5520
    @konradschaubert5520 Год назад

    in fact i feel much better after just 5 min watching this vid :)

  • @MC-8
    @MC-8 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this video, and to all the amazing comments here. I'm currently looking and not having much luck. I've had my cv reviewed, it's well written etc... it's just not the best market for candidates right now given the layoff, and I needed some positivity!

  • @grunky0
    @grunky0 Год назад

    Love and hate this advice. Very hard to keep head up, but just want I needed to hear.

  • @seinfan9
    @seinfan9 3 года назад +3

    Yeah, it can be discouraging. I was lucky that my new employer was hiring like gangbusters. I applied at exactly the right time and I'm getting a 30% pay bump.

  • @TheFadingMan
    @TheFadingMan Год назад +9

    I just laid off after 12 years and I can't get out of bed. Im soo depressed.

    • @bigbadbillb
      @bigbadbillb 4 месяца назад +1

      @TheFadingMan How are you doing now? Any improvement I hope?

    • @dearLynna
      @dearLynna 2 месяца назад +1

      They did you a favor, you don’t wanna spend 20 years on a job who doesn’t see your worth as an employee. Don’t be for the company, be for you because we are all replaceable. Goodluck my friend, get out of bed because life is too short to waste on depression 👊🏼

  • @thenewentertainment7135
    @thenewentertainment7135 2 месяца назад

    Man it’s just so hard to stay positive when bills are around the corner.

  • @Mammothhunter9227
    @Mammothhunter9227 3 года назад +3

    What advise for those of us who don't qualify for anything because no place has ever given u a chance. Those of us that spent 8 years unable to get hired and even applied to ever business in your town and the three surrounding, spent all your money trying to keep your place and car. Now you have no home, no car, rough looking cloths cuz you can only afford to wash once a month and everything you own is in a bag. How do we get a job? Most people judge by the way you look above all else and in that I'm fucked everytime.

  • @8981USMC
    @8981USMC 3 года назад +2

    solid advice for sure. I am guilty of obsessing over it.

  • @danl4222
    @danl4222 Год назад +4

    I've worked 8 hrs a day , for almost a year. When it goes thst long. The skills wane and the credibility is shot. Today's model gor job hunting is only destructive, discouraging, and in my case has drained my family broke. We got forclosed. Saved only by a friend. Job market Technology is much less efficient than the old world way. It's a joke

  • @ramonramon4146
    @ramonramon4146 Год назад

    thanks so much!!!

  • @sweetiepie1110
    @sweetiepie1110 2 года назад +3

    I get job interviews but not offers most job openings have at least 1000 people applying for one job position competition is hard

  • @CAPS_AMERICA
    @CAPS_AMERICA 27 дней назад

    BEEN SENDING 2 TO 5 APPLICATIONS A MONTH, OUT OF JOB FOR SINCE MARCH THIS YEAR. STILL GOOD BUT THE BODY AND MIND IS STARTING TO GET USED TO THE ROUTINE OF SLEEPING LATE AND WAKING UP LATE, THEN NOT BEING PRODUCTIVE FOR THE DAY. I SHOULD CHANGE THIS MINDSET ASAP.

  • @lwhite474
    @lwhite474 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @julietten5614
    @julietten5614 3 года назад +8

    400 jobs? Which country are you from and what field? I'll be lucky if I can find 30 that somehow suits me, providing I am ready to relocate.

    • @zainfazal.3369
      @zainfazal.3369 2 года назад

      lol I am calling BS on that. I don't think he actually applied to that many jobs.

    • @agees924
      @agees924 Год назад

      Remote jobs probably

  • @droneguy727
    @droneguy727 3 года назад +1

    I'm getting interviews for alot of Jobs I've applied for but keep getting rejected. I got rejected from a delivery Job when I 5 years of experience 🙃 I believe it was because I was too casual.

  • @zainfazal.3369
    @zainfazal.3369 5 месяцев назад +2

    "Treat your job like a full time position"
    I'm sorry, but I disagree with this. and I actually think it's very out-dated advise. Spending 8 hours a day looking for a job is TOO MUCH. Spending that much time looking for job is only going to lead to a lot of rejections and ghosting from employers. This will burn you out and make your job search even harder.
    There is also the law of diminishing returns. There are only so many jobs you can apply to. Realistically, spending EIGHT HOURS A DAY looking for a job is not even feasible.
    Realistically I don't see how you can spend anymore then a couple hours each day on your job search.
    I do agree it is important to establish a routine and gain some structure though. So getting up showering shaving, getting dressed etc setting a certain amount of time for your job search is a good idea. I just don't think it should be 8 freaking hours.

  • @davidduff9871
    @davidduff9871 Год назад

    Weekends off? Not a chance. Who wants it more. If you aren’t one of the first, you are definitely last.

  • @majesticwonder
    @majesticwonder 2 года назад +1

    😔 thanks

  • @dazzlebreak4458
    @dazzlebreak4458 3 года назад +4

    I don't want to sound snarky but getting 5 interviews out of 100 applications sounds a bit low in my opinion. Hell, I am trying to make a significant career upgrade with next to no relevant experience and my "application-success" rate is about 13%.

    • @behappy1025
      @behappy1025 2 года назад +4

      Be grateful you at least got an opportunity for an interview... Some haven't gotten that far 🙂

  • @slushpuppii
    @slushpuppii 2 года назад +1

    your friend is boomhauer

  • @kayarose922
    @kayarose922 Год назад

    I didn't graduate, looking for a job, any tips?

    • @leahweinberger583
      @leahweinberger583 Год назад

      Get your ged. Go to a community college . Do not debt, do not sign up. First Go and talk to a career advisor. Call and make an appointment. Go. You have more options than you think.

  • @BurntWifi
    @BurntWifi 9 месяцев назад

    At rock bottom, mentally

  • @KittenBowl1
    @KittenBowl1 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m not sure whether this is coming from capitalism America but most companies coming from silicone valley they either are extremely disorganized with people in positions who lack experience or they’re too pompous like. To me coming from culture of respect and people focused, these American style interviews are frowned upon. I mean why a startup who doesn’t even have good structure is doing typical behavioral interviews where these hiring managers have zero work experience in a said country. I’m going to write about them in job boards as they come across extremely entitled. I mean a 30 year old who have never lived in my country which has totally different work ethics and core beliefs are putting the people in my country on the same scale as American capitalism. It’s no wonder they can’t retain people more than a few years. American corporations even startup in general lack sensitivity training. And why do they ask free project work? This should be illegal to ask for presentation like “come up with strategies here are our company data. Oh btw please sign NDA as these are real company data about our clients”. Pay me first if you want my educated opinion. I am going to report these companies to labor ministry next time as I’m pretty sure this is abuse of power and asking to work for free.

  • @hyderabbasi
    @hyderabbasi Год назад +1

    Start a business? What? How on earth are you meant to start a business when you have no income?

    • @ALifeAfterLayoff
      @ALifeAfterLayoff  Год назад +1

      I started mine when I was unemployed.

    • @zainfazal.3369
      @zainfazal.3369 5 месяцев назад

      @@ALifeAfterLayoff You didn't answer his question.

  • @jamesstokes1579
    @jamesstokes1579 3 месяца назад

    This was pretty much what I needed to hear. Thanks!

  • @b.fisher3912
    @b.fisher3912 Год назад +1

    I've never put in more than 5 apps while job searching....and its never takin me longer than a month to secure a job....hell I found a job during that so called pandemic within a month after I was let go from my old job...and I make 7 bucks more an hr.