Keep yourself while hunting proficient job

One of the hardest things to swallow while job-hunting is getting rejected, yet rejections are part and parcel of the job search and happen more often than you think. So, what to do when your search has stretched for what seems like an eternity and your confidence has taken a thorough beating? Here, expert suggestions for keeping sunshiny when the going gets rough.

1. Accept that rejection is a normal part of life. Instead of giving in to defeat, seek out the lessons from your experience (including any mistakes you might have made) and use them to make yourself a stronger, better person.
2. The rejection does not reflect who you are. Even the best candidates have experienced being turned down, sometimes for the most inexplicable or flimsy reasons. If you’ve done your best, there is no need to be ashamed of your job-search scars.
3. Be realistic. Expect that your job search won’t be a walk in the park. On average, job searches can take from four months to one year.
4. Don’t quit. It’s so compelling to give up and slink into some dark corner after a major letdown. But to produce results, it’s better to lose yourself in positive action than wallow in self-pity.
5. Say thanks. No matter how miserable you feel, send a gracious thank-you note to the employer. Who knows? A new opportunity may just come up for you with the same company in the future.
6. Take care of yourself. Fight the urge to punish yourself for your “failure.” Instead, make an effort to look good, to exercise, to eat well and to have adequate rest. You need to be in tip-top shape for what lies ahead.
7. Get a volunteer or part-time job. This will accomplish three things: Keep you busy, sharpen your skills and widen your network. With part-time work, you’ll have some earnings to help tide you over till you find a real job.
8. Be frugal. Don’t go through your savings as though you’re sure to find a job tomorrow. Brace yourself for the possibility of an extended period of unemployment by cutting your expenses, gimiks-even the number of credit cards you have.
9. Avoid negative people. Choose friends who are optimistic, forward-looking and supportive to inspire and encourage you. Negative people will only reinforce and affirm your greatest fears.
10. Count your blessings. Look at the positive side of life. List down all the things you should be grateful for-from good health to a supportive partner. Focus on your blessings and you’re sure to shake those blues away.