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​Job search, job search. I don't like job searching, and I found myself searching for jobs many times throughout my life so far, applying for many jobs per day, and then getting burned out, and hopeless.
This is too real.
I want to remind you that there is hope though. Don't give up too quickly. Keep trying, keep writing a better resume and cover letter, and don't forget to let your connections know you are job searching. You never know. They might hear about a job that fits with what you are looking for, and that might become a good fit. :D
There are helpful resources out there to help us land a job that fits our qualifications and skills. Keep trying.
Below are a few websites I use when I need some guidance on parts or for the whole job searching process, and I hope they could be helpful to you.
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Good luck!
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CareerZot Blog - articles on career-related topics by the University of California, Irvine
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This website allows you to scan a job that you want to apply for and your resume to see how much it matches: https://www.jobscan.co/ I haven't got to use it myself yet, but in case this could be helpful for someone out there.
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Below are some of the articles I have saved for myself and I hope you find them helpful for you as well:
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3 Real Thoughts the Hiring Manager Has When You’re Negotiating Salary
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5 Copy-and-Paste Calls to Action You Can (and Should) Use in Your Emails
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5 Example Apologies That’ll Make Saying “I’m Sorry” at Work So Much Easier
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5 Tips for Writing Shorter Emails That Don't Come Across as Rude or Abrupt
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5 Rules for Asking LinkedIn Connections for Help (Plus a Template and Example)
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5 Strategies to Stay Calm and Collected During Tough Conversations
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5 Ways to Make Sure Your Boss Knows Just How Awesome You Are
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​6 Out-of-Office Templates for the Holidays That You Can Copy and Paste Now
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7 Basic Mistakes That'll Slow Down Any Job Search—and How to Fix Them All Today
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8 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview, According to Career Experts
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10 Tips for Job Searching When You’re Also Dealing With Depression
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50+ Job Quotes That Could Change How You Feel About Your Career
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100+ Motivational Quotes That'll Inspire You to Get Through the Work Week
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185 Powerful Action Verbs That Will Make Your Resume Awesome
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Communicate your transferable skills to get a job in a different industry
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Don’t Let These Negotiation Myths Hold You Back—Here’s How to Shake Them
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Everything You Need to Know About Putting in Two Weeks’ Notice
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Feeling unfulfilled or stuck at work? 3 ways to help you get unstuck
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Get People to Listen to You When You’re Not Seen as an Expert
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Here’s How You Answer the Illegal “What's Your Current Salary?” Question
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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Embrace the 10-Second Rule to Handle Difficult Conversations
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How to Ask for a Favor Professionally, According to Communication Experts
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How to be vulnerable at work without spilling everything, from Brené Brown
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How to Follow Your Intuition at Work, According to Researchers
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How to Introduce Yourself in a Way That'll Make People Care Who You Are
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How to Practice Workday Self-care When the News Feels Overwhelming
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How to Prepare for a Job Interview So You’ll Convince Them You’re the Right Hire
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How to sell yourself in an interview (during COVID-19 and always)
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How to Stay Excited at Work When You Have 1,000 Different Interests
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How to write a cover letter in 5 minutes, says Harvard career expert: ‘It’s professional Mad Libs’
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How to Write a Cover Letter to a Hiring Manager (With Templates)
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How to write a script for a job interview that feels authentic
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How women are re-defining ambition to build happier, more successful careers
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Mindy Kaling Can Make You Laugh, But She Also Has Career Advice for You
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The Cheat Sheet You Should Fill Out Before Every Phone Interview
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The most powerful women in business understand these 4 principles
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Trying to Find the Right Career and Job for You? Use This Hierarchy of Needs Approach
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And below are a few U.S.-based resources I found helpful during the pandemic, that might still be helpful in general:​