The job search has been just as stressful as I imagined it to be, and it hasn’t even been a month since graduation. I was hoping that I’d catch a break when I started the process early in fall semester, but I only had one recruiting interview while I was still at school.
Two days into the new year I was close to a breakdown, threatening to go back to school and major in something “employable.” This will probably happen repeatedly until I’m finally hired. No, I don’t actually regret graduating with a journalism degree, but you can’t blame me for panicking in this job market.
As a meticulous planner, the concept of the unknown scares me. When I can’t plan out every detail of my life, I get stressed. And at this point in the job search, I have no idea what I’ll be doing or where I’ll be working or even how long it will be before I get a job. All of these unanswered questions are admittedly a lot to handle.
I’m doing what I can. I’m actively searching job postings and applying every day, carefully crafting my cover letters, and exploring LinkedIn. So far it seems as if my efforts have gone unnoticed, but I’m trying to remain patient and proactive.
I do, however, wish I had enough willpower to stop myself from obsessively checking my email for any sort of response. One step at a time…
After dedicating at least half my day to the job search, I usually have no choice but to find other ways to keep myself occupied so I don’t go insane thinking about how frustrating this whole process is. At least this annoying virus I’ve had all week has shifted my attention more towards my unbearable congestion than anything else. I guess when I’m back to full health I’ll have to pick up some bizarre hobby to help pass the time.
So although January seems like it has already been 12 weeks long, I keep reminding myself that it’s still early. I’ll try to keep thinking positive, be proactive, and do my best to avoid unnecessary meltdowns.
“You usually have to wait for that which is worth waiting for” –Craig Bruce
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