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8 tips to help you find your way in this tough job market

On The Job

Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. They may just see you as someone who can save them from going through stacks of resumes,” he says. He suggests several ways to improve a job search process. Don’t be ashamed.

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4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt

On The Job

I think that journaling can also be a great way to relieve stress and remain confident during a job search. I know many people who say that journaling not only relieves stress, but is very empowering. You are so right about the stress creep that happens months into unemployment. It's a new way of thinking.