'Doomjobbing’ can hurt your job search and worsen anxiety, experts say: Why it happens and how to avoid it
Experts warn that 'doomjobbing' can negatively impact job seekers' mental health and effectiveness. They recommend narrowing job searches, setting time limits for applications, and leveraging personal networks to improve outcomes. By focusing on quality over quantity, job seekers can reduce anxiety and enhance their chances of finding suitable employment.
- ▪Job seekers should narrow their search to roles that truly fit their skills and interests.
- ▪Setting time limits on job applications can help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- ▪Networking and leveraging personal connections can lead to faster job search results than applying through job boards.
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Bagrak says he had to "find a more productive way" of coping with job search stress. Here are three steps job seekers can take to deal with "doomjobbing."1. Narrow your searchGoldstein's No. 1 tip for job seekers is to keep your search focused. "Before you ever approach any job board, you need to get extremely clear on what it is that you want to do, what is the role that is best for you," Goldstein says. Given how competitive the job market is, it's a waste of time to apply to roles that aren't a good fit, she says: "You cannot make yourself a chameleon and be applicable to every single job out there."Rather than defaulting to a "spray and pray" strategy, Gavin recommends slowing down and focusing on one job application at a time.Clanton came to a similar conclusion: Rather than rushing…
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