The Emotional Stages Of Job Hunting

Because we have all been there...and if you haven't, then get ready

1. Anxiety

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...how does one go about getting a job...what is a resume...a CV...how does one write a cover letter...

2. I Got This

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You've done your google search (you might have even gone to the careers office). You know how to make your resume flow and you can crunch out a cover letter in 30 seconds (5 minutes tops). You're a pro...or at least it looks good to you...

3. Astonishment

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Have there always been this many jobs? Why is everyone complaining about the economy? Have they seen the amount of positions open on Monster? Am I the only one with internet?

4. Exhaustion

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So many jobs...so many deadlines...MUST COMPLETE THEM ALL!

Eventually you realize that job hunting is a full-time job (is there a pun in that?)

5. Irritation

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so you just sent out 30 applications...and no responses...that was not part of the plan

6. Depression

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You're seriously wondering what was the point of college...Did you just waste the four best years of your life? Your mom is calling a lot and wants to know how the job hunt is going (in other words, she wants to remind you to figure your shit out).

You just want to lay in bed and consider applying to netflix for a job...at least then you can maybe get paid to watch TV all day.

7. Disbelief

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After numerous rejections and multiple revisions to your resume...you finally have a positive response!!!!!

8. Anxiety

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...what do you do at the interview? What do you say? How do you sell yourself? What will they ask you? What do you ask them? WHAT DO YOU WEAR?

Just remember...YOU ARE AMAZING. YOU CAN DO THIS. BE PROUD OF YOURSELF.

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...or you can apply to grad school.