Ep 96 - How to Deal With Disappointment During a Job Search

Career & Leadership Real Talk

If you've ever had a job search that didn't result in an offer from the first job you applied for, you'll know the all too familiar sting and the way your confidence is shaken

In this episode, we're talking about the range of challenging emotions that come up during a prolonged job search and offering our advice on how best to handle disappointment.

Key Points in This Episode

00:00 Introduction to Dealing with Job Search Disappointment

00:29 Common Emotions During Job Search

01:57 Real-Life Job Search Struggles

04:28 Taking Control of Your Job Search

07:25 Positive Self-Talk and Confidence Building

13:05 Interview Strategies and Resilience

18:07 Commit to the Process, Detach from the Outcome

22:05 Support and Resources for Job Seekers

23:00 Conclusion and Next Steps

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