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Here are our top tips to help you stay motivated and positive during the job search so you can find your way to success.

Strength in numbers While the job search is definitely a solitary pursuit, the old adage “strength in numbers” holds true. Remember: you’re not in this alone!

Reach out. The foundation of any new relationship – professional or personal – is a human connection, so challenge yourself to make new connections and interact with other people as often as possible.

There are many ways to incorporate this into your job search: post every day in the Jobcase community, spark up a conversation with fellow shoppers at the grocery store, tune into local happenings within your community, or attend workshops or conferences. Grab a cup of coffee with a friend or acquaintance who works in a different field or industry – they may have some interesting connections, ideas, or leads.

Routine is good, flexibility is better Is your morning all about firing off applications, sharing your profile, or sending out emails? Do you get in the zone around lunchtime, or are you most productive at the end of the day?

Recent research revealed Tuesdays at 11:00AM to be the best time to apply to jobs. Switch up your routine and give this a shot! Spend a couple of days applying to jobs from 11:30–12:30, then, after another few days, shake it up again and apply later on in the afternoon. Minor tweaks to your routine every so often are refreshing and can help you refocus and forge new pathways to success.

It’s also important to be open to new experiences that come your way. That networking event you keep getting notifications about? If you can swing it, go! Last-minute request for a phone screen or interview? You’re prepared...go for it! Impromptu invite to a workshop at the community center? Do it. Remain open to meeting new people and making new connections because ultimately, it increases your chances of getting hired. Step outside your comfort zone...it’s the only place where real change happens.

Recalibrate and refocus Been a while since you’ve heard back from hiring managers or landed an interview? Take a step back to reflect, regorganize and retool some key elements of the search.

Every couple of days, challenge yourself to achieve something new and different. Revamp your Jobcase profile, revise your cover letter, and work on your introductory email. Then, spend time sending out applications to jobs and companies you’ve already applied to, making sure to note the new addition of skills and experiences relevant to the position.

Another tactic is to reach out to two new people a day who you connect with either via a friend, a friend of a friend, or current/past co-workers.

Take care of yourself Practice self-care: ask yourself what you need to keep on keepin’ on, and do your best to deliver on those needs.

You can practice self-care in many different, simple ways: • Exercise: go for a morning jog, a short walk in the afternoon, or stand up and stretch every so often • Surround yourself with positive people • Get a good night’s sleep • Buy yourself some flowers • Treat yourself to a nice dinner

Helpful resources • Print out and follow our Job Ready checklist • Reference all our job ready tips • Learn how to use the Jobcase resume generator tool • Why you need a resume AND a Jobcase profile

The bottom line: breath new life into your job search. Shake it up and do something different. Reach out, refocus, reconnect. And remember: you’re not in this alone.

What are some ways you stay strong during the job search?