Take Some Time To RELAX

The majority of my articles focus on actions you can take to increase the probability of you finding employment, which means putting in a normal 8 hour day. You should treat your job search as if it were your full-time job. Luckily, most companies offer some kind of vacation; you should offer yourself the same thing.

Recently, several individuals that are close to me have lost their jobs. Some have been looking for employment for weeks. Some have found themselves in situations where they needed to find employment quickly. When either one of these situations arise, panic sets in. When individuals spend 8 hours a day for 3 or 4 weeks straight looking for employment and nothing seems to be working, it can get very frustrating. However, this is the ideal time to take a few days off and spend some time doing something(s) you enjoy doing. For many, this will be difficult to do, but taking some time to relax is extremely important. Read a book, spend some time with the family, go to the park on a Wednesday afternoon or take a long weekend and drive up to the Poconos. Focusing on something other than your job search can be what you need to give your job search a different perspective. Taking a step back from your job search will allow you to evaluate the things you are doing. It is quite likely that after taking 1 or 2 days off, you will have developed new ideas and have new thoughts of steps to take in your job search.

Taking some time away from your job search will really help you put things into perspective. Most importantly, relaxing will help you in the mental portion of your search. Depression, panic, anger are all feelings people have during the their job search. In order to be positive and effective during your search, sometimes you need to take a step back. Remember, this is just a small phase in your life. You WILL find another job if you do the right things. If you are unsure about what those "things" are, then I would suggest reading a few of my previous articles that focus on the proper steps to take. Stay positive and spend some time doing activities you enjoy. That is what life is all about! Do not lose sight of that because you are unemployed. So, why not take the day off? Check out a museum, go to the aquarium, watch the Phillies and Yankees in the World Series and then start again on Thursday. You may feel a sense of rejuvenation

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Kenny Hanson is the owner of Hanson Consulting. He specializes in working with individuals who are looking for new employment opportunities. His main focus is writing cover letters, professional resumes and working with individuals on interview techniques. Kenny has worked in Recruiting and Human Resources for over a decade. He has worked with hundreds of different companies and has helped thousands of individuals locate employment. In addition, Kenny has been designated a Certified Staffing Professional by the American Staffing Association. He was recently dubbed "The Resume Writer" by Philadelphia Magazine. He can be reached via email at hansonresumes@gmail.com.