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Authentic Success Coach 🌱 | I help high-achieving women overcome self-sabotage, people-pleasing, and burnout, creating true success in their career and relationships | Thrive Authentically Newsletter

I know firsthand how tough job searching can be — it's a rollercoaster 🎢 of emotions. If you're currently navigating this journey, I'm here to offer some tips and tricks that have been working for me to keep your spirits up and prioritize self-care ❤️ along the way. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 🌟: Define what success looks like for you during this job search. Maybe it's landing a dream role or simply making progress each week. Having clear, achievable goals will keep you focused and motivated. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 🗓: Treat your job search like a 9-to-5 gig. Establish a structured routine that includes time for networking, applying to jobs, and honing your skills. Consistency breeds results and helps maintain momentum. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 😀: Networking is a lifeline. Reach out to connections, attend virtual events, and engage in industry discussions. You never know where your next opportunity might come from. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 🌵: Use this time to upskill and expand your knowledge. Take online courses, join workshops, or pursue certifications relevant to your field. Continuous learning not only boosts your marketability but also keeps you inspired. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 🙌: Job hunting is a marathon, not a sprint. Celebrate each achievement—big or small—whether it's a promising interview or a new professional connection. Positive reinforcement fuels progress. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡-𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 💤: Avoid burnout by taking regular breaks, exercising, or engaging in activities that rejuvenate you. A refreshed mind approaches challenges with renewed energy. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 🏔: It's okay to feel discouraged at times, but don't let setbacks define your journey. Surround yourself with supportive peers and mentors who lift you up. Remember, you're closer to success than you think. Above all, be kind to yourself during this process. You're not alone, and it's perfectly normal to feel a mix of emotions. Let's support each other through the ups and downs. Feel free to reach out if you need advice or just want to share your experiences. Together, we've got this! #𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 #𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 #𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 #𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭

Christina Kohl, SPHR

HR insider helping women navigate career transitions: relaunches, pivots, and growth || Career Coach || Job Search Strategist || Her Next Chapters Podcast Host

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These are all great tips Alysha Webb! I especially love the reminder that "job hunting is a marathon, not a sprint" One thing I would add to your list is to find an opportunity to volunteer somewhere you are passionate about. Volunteering can energize you AND expand your network while keeping your skills fresh.

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