Job seekers fixate on landing a position and ignore what they can control daily. Set small achievable goals each day, build a routine to prevent burnout, and lean on an uplifting community. Networking and genuine relationships matter more than any other tactic.
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We tend to hyperfocus on the end goal, which is getting the job, but we'd be way better served if we had things that were in our control each day. Have a game plan for each day. Know what your goals are for that day. Know what small steps you are taking that will eventually lead you to the job. If you do them enough, lead to opportunity, but are fully in your control so that you don't burn out. Don't go into your days like an accident. Set up real digestible goals that have you winning each day. Belong to a community that uplifts you and supports you through the trough, and then realize that networking is the only That's the only thing that matters. You need those real relationships to have more opportunity.