How to Overcome Job Search Frustration

Looking for a job is difficult, even in today’s candidate-driven market created by the Great Resignation has created. Neil from Chicago shares his frustration with the WorkInSports Podcast:"Brian, super straight-forward question this week – my job search has been really, really frustrating. I keep hearing about the opportunities that have come up due to the Great Resignation, but I'm not feeling that. I'm frustrated. Are others feeling this way? Help me feel normal and regain some confidence."A great line from Star Trek also applies to a job search: "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness. That is life." With that said, it’s still easy to doubt yourself during a long process because you might:Not get the job without knowing whyBe ghosted by an employer and feel unimportantPut immense pressure on yourself before an interview as bills pile up and your confidence fallsGet more job search tips by listening to the full episode of the WorkInSports Podcast, and be sure to utilize our tools for resume writing tips. Subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast to catch each episode and head to our YouTube channel and our new TikTok account for additional content.