Eight ways to get through a job search

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EIGHT TIPS TO

GETTING

THROUGH A JOB

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Stick To ARoutine.

It is really important not to let yourself gobecause your job has been let go. Tryand get up at a routine time everyday.It's easy to sleep all day or just watchNetflix but if you get up and have somenormality in your life it will be easier tostay focused on searching for a job.

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Don’t HaveUnrealisticExpectationsIt is great to have high expectation and beconfident that you will find a job. Howeverthese things do take time and you need tocalculate that in. Give yourself a few monthsto truly find a job that fits your needs. Thereare many factors that go into a job search,and may or may not prolong it. Theseinclude: Time of year, location, and variableswithin each company. The point is, be patientand realistic about finding a new job.

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Stay ConnectedWith PeopleNetworking is a great way to find newopportunity. The more you stay social thebetter chance you have at finding the rightjob. There are a few ways to do this. If youhave an alumni center with your almamater then go to events or find theirFacebook page and see if there is anyoneyou could get in touch with. LinkedIn isalso a great resource so make sure to keepyour profile up to date.

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Meet NewFriendsIn the mean time make sure you aredoing things to meet new friends andconnections.This is a great way to getout of the house and socialize, and younever know if there might be a way tonetwork with your new friends. There isan app called MeetUp that is great tofind an interest of yours and go meetsome new people.

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RefreshYourselfFind the ways that relax you or energizeyou in positive ways. Cooking or readingare great ways to relax. Maybe there issomething you've always wanted tolearn, try taking classes for music orwelding, plus you can meet new peopleand start a new hobby.

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ExerciseIt is great for your body and your mind towork out. Exercise releases endorphins,which will help keep you happy whenyou start to feel worn down by the jobsearch. Find what fits you, maybe anhour walk, or bike ride or find a goodyoga studio, just find something that willkeep you active

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Volunteer

There are so many places to volunteer.There is always a soup kitchen forhomeless people that is a greatopportunity to volunteer. Volunteering isa great way to think of others and reallyhelp society

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LearnLearn from this experience. A large majorityhas been in your shoes, so take heart that youare not alone! If you use this time for growthyou will have gotten a time to rest and relaxbut even more so. Be thankful for what youlearned during this time, for the people thatencouraged you and were just there for you,and be thankful for a time to reflect and growyourself. Use this experience to aid your skillsand change what isn’t working. Find ways tocope like writing your experience down. Justremember this is only temporary.

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INFORMATION ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED 10/19/2015

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