🧘‍♀️ The Job Search Reset

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🧘‍♀️ The Job Search Reset: What to Do When You're Burned Out, Ghosted, or Just Over It

You’ve been applying.
Refreshing your inbox.
Rewriting resumes.
Getting ghosted, again.

It’s no wonder you feel stuck.

Here’s your permission to pause. And here’s how to use this long weekend to reset your energy and your job search with intention.

🌬 Step 1: Breathe. Really.

Job searching is emotional labor. It's rejection, uncertainty, and self-promotion all rolled into one.

Reminder: Not hearing back isn’t always about you.
Hiring freezes, role changes, and slow internal processes are often the real culprits.

This weekend, give yourself space. Even a 24-hour digital detox can do wonders.

🧹 Step 2: Clean Up Your Search Environment

Burnout thrives in clutter.
Take 30 minutes to:

• Archive stale applications in your tracker

• Unsubscribe from irrelevant job alerts

• Organize your resume files and versions

• Revisit which roles actually excite you

This isn’t just digital tidying. It’s mental clarity.

🧠 Step 3: Reframe the Metrics

Instead of obsessing over offers or interviews, track what you can control:

• How many high-quality applications you send

• How many referrals you ask for

• How much time you spend preparing vs. doom-scrolling

Focus on input, not just output. That's where real momentum builds.

🔄 Step 4: Rethink Your Strategy

Ask yourself:

• Am I applying too broadly or too narrowly?

• Am I tailoring my message or copying and pasting?

• Have I reached out to people who know me?

Hint: The answer to burnout isn’t always more applications.
It’s often better positioning and smarter networking.

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💬 Step 5: Say It Out Loud

If your confidence is taking a hit, talk to someone you trust.
A mentor, a friend, or even review your own notes from past wins.

Sometimes the best reset comes from hearing:
“You’ve done amazing things. You’re just between chapters.”

✨ Your Long Weekend Assignment

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✔️ Reflect (without spiraling)
✔️ Reset (with a smarter plan)

Your next opportunity isn’t going to come from burnout.
It’s going to come from clarity, confidence, and forward motion.

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In this episode of Career Hack, Brandon Amoroso sits down with Priscilla Philavong, Senior Technical Recruiter at Abnormal Security, to uncover what it takes to land your dream tech job. From the power of networking and mentorship to navigating AI in the recruiting process, Priscilla shares actionable advice for early career professionals and job seekers aiming to break into tech or elevate their careers.

Here's What You'll Learn:

🚀 Navigating Different Work Environments: How to decide between joining a startup or a large organization.

🤖 AI in Recruitment: How AI is transforming both the hiring process and job applications.

✨ Standing Out: Tips for making your application stand out in a competitive job market.

🤝 Networking and Referrals: Why building connections can help you skip the job application line.

⚠️ Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Mistakes job seekers make and how to avoid them.

🧠 Mentorship Matters: How finding the right mentor can supercharge your career journey.

🔑 The Power of Keywords: How to tailor your resume for high-volume recruiting processes.

📊 Job Market Realities: Balancing quality versus quantity in job applications.

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