If you notice yourself endlessly scrolling job boards, making lists of possible jobs, and never actually applying to them, then try out a rule that you have to apply as soon as you have three jobs you’re excited about. That way, more of your effort is focused on actually getting apps send.
I found job hunting really aversive because felt like I was trying to sell something. A few conversations helped me view it more as a mutual exploration where we’re trying to work toward the same goal—finding if this is a good fit for both sides. I don’t think it will help in all cases, but it worked wonders for me.
I made a folder of shortcuts to the relevant job boards/company sites, and then checked the whole list at some interval that I don’t now remember. Having the list reduced the worry that I was forgetting someplace.
A couple tips that seemed to help me:
If you notice yourself endlessly scrolling job boards, making lists of possible jobs, and never actually applying to them, then try out a rule that you have to apply as soon as you have three jobs you’re excited about. That way, more of your effort is focused on actually getting apps send.
I found job hunting really aversive because felt like I was trying to sell something. A few conversations helped me view it more as a mutual exploration where we’re trying to work toward the same goal—finding if this is a good fit for both sides. I don’t think it will help in all cases, but it worked wonders for me.
I made a folder of shortcuts to the relevant job boards/company sites, and then checked the whole list at some interval that I don’t now remember. Having the list reduced the worry that I was forgetting someplace.