I have spoken to clients who are so desperate for the next job that they spend 6 or 7 days per week on the case. My response is to them is... STOP! Looking for a job is time-consuming. It can be soul destroying and needs to be controlled. No one works seven days a week, so why should a job hunter? If you are currently looking for a job you need to plan, limited and use your time wisely and efficiently.
If you are in a relationship, married or have children you need to be fair to them and give them quality time. I always recommend that job seekers make a plan and limited their time to job seeking in a more proactive way. In your calendar or planner pencil in your job seeking time and stick to it. Communicate with your family and friends that on these days and at this time, you're not available. It should be protected 'me' time; the time when you do job-related tasks such as research jobs, write cover letters or update your CV, or do your networking. This approach will save your sanity and keep your close relationships healthy. So how often should you have 'me' time? I suggest 2 hours 3 times a week is a good place to start. You can always adjust this when you have established a working pattern. Once you have setup your job email alerts, you need to check your email every day - just in case your ideal job got posted - but only write your application in your designated 'me' time. The Guardian Careers posted an interesting post about 'Five ways to stop procrastinating and be more productive'. Although aimed at those currently employed, the principles can be applied to those who are job seeking. Take time out, relax, be organised and don't let your job search control your life.
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