Job-Hunting Motivation

Renata Bernarde
Oct 3, 2021
2 min read

Updated: Feb 28, 2024

Episode 102 - How to Feel Motivated When Looking for Work

Which one of these 3 job hunters are you:

You need to find a corporate job as soon as possible, but you are exhausted and have zero motivation;
You don't know how to get your job search going: every time you start, you quickly give up; or...
You're not sure if you're doing the right things or important things, and this anxiety creeps up on you and affects your motivation.

If you can relate to 1, 2, or 3, then this episode is for you! Let’s get those motivational juices flowing!

I’m going to address 8 tips to help you stay focused and motivated, and I also have a final bonus recommendation at the end that I think is the most important of all:

Tip#1: Treat it as a personal project nor a job hunting project.

Tip#2: Gamify your project: create challenges, rewards, develop and test strategies

Tip#3: Follow a routine and stick to it

Tip#4: Fall back or advance your routine as you get more or less motivated.

Tip#5: Do the hardest things first.

Tip#6: Read books or watch movies and documentaries that inspire you.

Tip#7: Include playtime and rest as part of your routine.

Tip#8: Bookend your days with a gratitude journal.

Bonus Tip: Listen to the episode to find out!

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About the Host

Hello, I’m Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I’m also an executive coach, job hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach professionals (corporate, non-profit, and public) the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress.

If you are an ambitious professional who is keen to develop a robust career plan, if you are looking to find your next job or promotion, or if you want to keep a finger on the pulse of the job market so that when you are ready, and an opportunity arises, you can hit the ground running, then this podcast is for you.

In addition to The Job Hunting Podcast, on my website, I have developed a range of courses and services for professionals in career or job transition. And, of course, I also coach private clients.