The Struggle of the Job Search

Job seekers: I don’t know exactly how you feel, but I can relate by remembering my own experience.

➡ I remember the sheer emotional exhaustion of the full time job search.

➡ I remember how it stung every time I opened my email to find a rejection message.

➡ I remember the excitement of finally landing an interview, only to be ghosted afterward.

➡ I remember meticulously tracking every application on a spreadsheet, then giving up after about 500 because it seemed beyond futile.

➡ I remember wondering if there was something wrong with me or my resume or the market or my LinkedIn profile or my lack of certifications.

➡ I remember seriously contemplating pursuing another career path, going back to school, or even moving back in with my parents.

➡ I remember because I went through two unexpected job losses in a two year span of time as a recently divorced mother living in a rural area. During the pandemic.

It was stressful, to say the least.

An experience like that can change a person.

It certainly changed me.

The near constant rejection, while painful at first, ultimately made me stronger and more confident in who I am and what I have to offer.

My time away from work gave me an opportunity to assess what is really important and how I want to show up in this world.💡

And one day, upon the urging of a friend, I decided to use my time to create.

I quickly learned that creation can open a lot of doors.

And ultimately, I created a job for myself.If I can do this, so can you.

⭐ Here is my super simple strategy to get started with content creation:

✅ Get clear on your passion and where you can add value (research ikigai if you need more help figuring this out).

✅ Start creating content using a medium that makes sense for you. For me, it was video because I like to talk 😊 . I started a YouTube channel.

✅ Keep going and be consistent. You probably won’t notice anything life-changing for a while, but I knew I was on the right track based on the feedback I was getting from strangers.

✅ Share with others. LinkedIn is a great place to start. Build your network. This is where it comes to life.

❓ Where are you in your job search? What challenges are you facing? Have you considered creating content?