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How do I reduce stress & anxiety when applying for jobs & internship ?
I feel like i am constantly getting anxious. Literally stressing over anything and everything and that take big toll on me when it comes to applying for jobs & internship?
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Mei’s Answer
Hi Rasel.
Applying for jobs and internships can indeed be stressful and can cause anxiety.
To help alleviate stress and anxiety, ensure that you give your best in areas that are within your control. Write the best resume and application / cover letters. Continuously improve your skills so that you remain relevant and marketable. Prepare for your interviews -- ask a mentor to do mock interviews with you you so get to practice. Read up on the company as well as the position you're applying for. Assess how you can do the next application / interview better -- continuously iterate.
Find peace in the fact that you've done everything that you can on the areas that are within your control. Then let go -- because it's no longer up to you.
All the best Rasel.
Applying for jobs and internships can indeed be stressful and can cause anxiety.
To help alleviate stress and anxiety, ensure that you give your best in areas that are within your control. Write the best resume and application / cover letters. Continuously improve your skills so that you remain relevant and marketable. Prepare for your interviews -- ask a mentor to do mock interviews with you you so get to practice. Read up on the company as well as the position you're applying for. Assess how you can do the next application / interview better -- continuously iterate.
Find peace in the fact that you've done everything that you can on the areas that are within your control. Then let go -- because it's no longer up to you.
All the best Rasel.
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Jerome’s Answer
Appreciate you asking this question. There is a level of this that is natural and that everyone feels. If you are feeling virtually paralyzed by the process and the stress you are experiencing, you may want to look into talking with someone. There are career search groups that offer weekly/quarterly meetings and participants will assist each other with leads and just listening.
I think the biggest mistake that can be made is to struggle alone. There are many resources out there and people who will genuinely want to see you find success with your next job or internship.
I think the biggest mistake that can be made is to struggle alone. There are many resources out there and people who will genuinely want to see you find success with your next job or internship.
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Alexandra’s Answer
Hi Rasel,
The anxiety and stress surrounding the process of finding a job is SO real and you are definitely not alone! I took some time off after graduating college to pursue traveling and when it was time for me to start applying for jobs, I had soooo much anxiety. Here are my biggest pieces of advice and takeaways from my experience:
-Take your time! Even if you make it a goal to submit one application per day, you should pat yourself on the back for taking this step! Getting started is always the hardest part. Revise your resume and get feedback from peers or family members. Trying to send out a mass amount of applications will not increase your probability of landing a job that is right for you. Really reflect on what your strengths and passions are and do your research on where you are applying to make sure the company and role align with what's important to you!
-Do not compare yourself to others. Everyone's journey is different and you should not feel bad for taking longer than some of your peers or classmates to find the right opportunity. As someone who took time off before starting a career, I would often compare myself to my friends who had already been in the workforce for 2+ years when I was just getting started. This is an unproductive mindset and will lead to unnecessary anxiety. Remind yourself that the right opportunity will find you, you must be patient.
-If you receive a job offer and feel uncertain about it, don't take it! I received 2 or 3 offers before landing the role I am currently in and in hindsight, I am SO glad that I did not take those jobs just so I could be off the job market. The roles and company cultures were not a good fit for me and long-term, I would not have been happy. Don't settle--I know job-hunting can be exhausting, but stay true to what you want and what your career goals are.
-Network with friends and family! This is arguably the best way to learn more about a specific role or company and can even help spark new interests. Even better, networking is one of the best ways to help land an initial interview. It's also really insightful to hear about other people's career journeys to see how they got from where they started, to where they are currently!
Wishing you the best of luck. Everything always works out in the end!
Alex
The anxiety and stress surrounding the process of finding a job is SO real and you are definitely not alone! I took some time off after graduating college to pursue traveling and when it was time for me to start applying for jobs, I had soooo much anxiety. Here are my biggest pieces of advice and takeaways from my experience:
-Take your time! Even if you make it a goal to submit one application per day, you should pat yourself on the back for taking this step! Getting started is always the hardest part. Revise your resume and get feedback from peers or family members. Trying to send out a mass amount of applications will not increase your probability of landing a job that is right for you. Really reflect on what your strengths and passions are and do your research on where you are applying to make sure the company and role align with what's important to you!
-Do not compare yourself to others. Everyone's journey is different and you should not feel bad for taking longer than some of your peers or classmates to find the right opportunity. As someone who took time off before starting a career, I would often compare myself to my friends who had already been in the workforce for 2+ years when I was just getting started. This is an unproductive mindset and will lead to unnecessary anxiety. Remind yourself that the right opportunity will find you, you must be patient.
-If you receive a job offer and feel uncertain about it, don't take it! I received 2 or 3 offers before landing the role I am currently in and in hindsight, I am SO glad that I did not take those jobs just so I could be off the job market. The roles and company cultures were not a good fit for me and long-term, I would not have been happy. Don't settle--I know job-hunting can be exhausting, but stay true to what you want and what your career goals are.
-Network with friends and family! This is arguably the best way to learn more about a specific role or company and can even help spark new interests. Even better, networking is one of the best ways to help land an initial interview. It's also really insightful to hear about other people's career journeys to see how they got from where they started, to where they are currently!
Wishing you the best of luck. Everything always works out in the end!
Alex