Conquer those Monday morning job search blues
September 25th, 2011 @ 10:09pm
Whether you're IN a job or between jobs, Monday mornings during job search can be tough.
You're in a job and can't wait to find a new one. So Monday mornings are a reminder you're still stuck where you are.
You could be a new grad who's overwhelmed and doesn't know where to start, and each Monday means you're wondering where to begin.
Or you're between jobs and Monday mornings remind you that there is no office to go to. Especially if you're a manager or executive, your energy has nowhere to land for the day. The sense of loss is profound and can be powerfully dispiriting.
This is Monday Morning Syndrome. Or the Monday Morning Job Search Blues.
How to beat the blues? Here are a few ideas.
- Get out of the house! Getting out of your house or apartment, and being at the library or local cafe, will reset your energy. Bring your laptop or tablet and make a list of target contacts for the next week or two, or do research on companies, for example.
- Schedule networking meetings for that time slot. Make good use of Monday morning; don't use it to start planning your week, something you should have done last week. You'll have that to look forward to instead of an empty, lonely morning.
- Meet with a job search "buddy" at a coffee shop, each with your own set of goals set from the week before. See how you each did with your own goals, and how you rewarded yourselves for meeting your goals.
- On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, send invitations to contacts to do networking meetings this week. As a client of mine, Jim, says, "The replies will come in on Monday, making your email that morning full of replies, and many will be 'yes'. It's great!"
- For those IN jobs who are always struggling with inadequate time for their search, working with a job search coach can keep you on track will give you a sense of "I'm doing something for myself and my search", instead of you having yet another week slip by.
What about YOUR ideas?
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These are all good suggestions. I would add something that is not just for Monday but every day and that is some form of exercise. It will get you moving and make you feel better about yourself.
Don Boyceon September 26th, 2011 at 11:05amGreat article! It's why I am starting Christ Centered Career Group (CCCG) in Rochester, NY. It's a small group where we can discuss the heart of the matter of unemployment or job disatisfaction, as well as being genuinely helpful to one another and committing to our job search with weekly goals. If you live in Rochester, NY, please email me at ycleveland63@yahoo.com for details. First group is starting on Monday, October 3, 2011.
Yvonne Clevelandon September 30th, 2011 at 07:36am