The Single Most Harmful Thing During the Job Search?

What is the single most harmful thing during the job search? No direction.

Having no career direction is not only emotionally draining it is also destructive to the job search.

Try these tips out if you are feeling a lack of direction or motivation in your job search:

• Make a list of all of your skills, achievements, and strengths. Find out what you do best.
  

• Find out what you are passionate about and how you can incorporate that your job search.
  

• Search for opportunities where you can learn new skills or techniques related to your interests.
  

• Actually read job postings and learn more about the organization. Does their culture/mission align with your ideal workplace?
  

• Reach out to people working in the position or industry that you are interested in. Do they enjoy it and why so?

Lastly, get excited. The job search can be exhausting when you aren't sure where to begin. But, it's also an opportunity to try something new, gain new experiences, and grow as a person.