Five Signs That You Are Suffering From Job Search Burnout

During this recession job searches that stretch on for a year or more are more common that most job seekers expect.  And it’s the long job search that places many job seekers at risk for job search burnout which can jeopardize their chances of finding the right job for them.  Below are five signs that you may be suffering from job search burnout:

1. It feels like torture to even search for job leads.  If you find yourself avoiding turning on the computer or dreading checking in with your legal recruiter, you are probably suffering from job search burnout.
2. You do not feel enthusiastic even when you do find a job lead.  If you experience a pervasive sense of apathy about your job search even when you receive promising leads, then this may be a sign of job search burnout.
3. You lack the energy and motivation to properly prepare resumes or research companies before applying.  Or you may even allow job leads to go unattended to because you just don’t “feel up to it.”  If so, you are probably suffering from job search burnout.
4. You feel that you will “never” find a job and you often go weeks without doing any significant work on your job search.
5. You are easily distracted by leisure activities that may take you way from your job search for hours or even days.
6. If you are experiencing any of these signs of job search burnout, you may want to:
7. Take weekly breaks from your job search. Maybe a day or two away will refresh you.
8. Find a job search buddy who is enthusiastic about his/her job prospects.
9. Tackle your job search in small steps or goals that can be completed in 15 or 20 minutes.