Coffee & Career Hour

How to Manage Career Anxiety During a Job Search


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Job searching brings a spectrum of emotions from uncertainty and anxiety to excitement, creating a mental and emotional rollercoaster that many struggle to navigate effectively. We explore practical techniques to manage career anxiety while maintaining momentum in your search.

• Understanding that career anxiety is normal and acknowledging your feelings as valid
• Implementing self-care practices like breathwork, meditation, and physical activity to reset your nervous system
• Creating structured tracking systems to organize applications and maintain momentum
• Reframing anxiety as a normal response rather than a personal failing
• Building community through LinkedIn groups, Reddit forums, and other platforms to share experiences
• Working with a career coach for personalized guidance and accountability
• Shifting your mindset to view job searching as a growth process rather than just an outcome
• Recognizing that the average job search takes 7-9 months, so patience is essential

Download our free Breathwork Workbook at careerrise.org to access techniques that help manage anxiety during your job search journey. 

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Coffee & Career HourBy Armine & Maria Jose

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