Do you agree that the whole process of job hunting is very exhausting?

Question

I feel I get more tired from job hunting than actually working on a real job. Any comment on this, you want to share you job hunting experience?

Answer 1

I certainly agree with that sentiment and was in that same spot 4 years ago.

I finally learned some tactics that helped in my job search and allowed me to keep sane:

The search can't all be online. For your own sanity (if for no other reason) get out and use the resources that can be provided by public libraries, networking groups and very importantly your unemployment office.

Devote a certain amount of time each day for your search. Do it in an organized manner, send cover letters with each resume, tailor your resume to the job and keep track of the jobs you applied for. Also search at sites that pull in the jobs from several different search engines like at Indeed.com

Something I didn't do that I wish I had is to spend time each day exercising. In many places, the YMCA or YWCA will give you a discounted membership while you are unemployed.

If you have a lack of marketable skills and are young enough, it would be worth your time to look into the Job Corps.

Best of luck,

Michael

Answer 2

Yes, I agree and I don't think anyone is likely to dispute that if he/she has been part of the cycle itself.

If you are still holding a job while hunting for a potential one, then it is not so bad.

Worse is when you are out of a job and on a futile hunt for months. Pressure from all directions will consume your energy, sometimes even to the extent of affecting your performance in getting that job.

You are not alone to feel that way. Get some rest and get back to the job hunt again. Continue the search and I'm sure something will come your way soon.

Answer 3

I work full time, but I job hunt to better myself moneywise. Anyway, in 2004 I applied for 260 jobs, got about 25 interviews and started my current job. In 2005 I applied for 160 jobs and interviewed about every other month. This year, I am average about 5 apps per week and have had about 6 interviews this year, even some offers, which I turned down because they werent better than my current job. Yes, it is a full time job, but the Internet certainly has made it easier. I fax and email all my resumes. Good luck!

Answer 4

A job search, properly conducted, is actually a demanding full-time job in and of itself. It demands a variety of skills and if the skills needed for the job search (excellent writing, strong interpersonal communication, solid research, perseverance etc) are not those used in your everyday work, it can be exhausting to make use of them.

For instance, networking is a critically important element of any job search. If you tend to be introverted or shy by nature, you are forcing yourself to give more of yourself and be outgoing. This can indeed be exhausting. Add to the work the stress of trying to find something quickly, remain confident amidst a series of rejections (a natural part of the job search) and you have a recipe for exhaustion. What you are experiencing is natural and it is definitely a compliment to you. It means you are on the right track. Keep it up and work hard as the groundwork you lay will eventually pay dividends for you!

Answer 5

Well thats only natural considering you are up against other people who want the job just as bad as you and job hunting can be very stressful.

Stress = exhausting yourself.

It also depends on the kind of job you are going for.

Answer 6

Don't fall in the trap where your just part of filling in the resume or applicant pool for companies. You have to remember, HR folks have to look like their always hiring.

Your best bet for a real good job, network with people and ask questions.

Answer 7

yes i suppose it is but eventually when you get it then its all worthwhile.