Tom Sorensen | NPAworldwide

The truth about job hunting: It sucks

Job hunting is humiliating. Let’s stop pretending otherwise. It’s not glamorous, it’s not empowering, and it’s rarely quick.

Psychologists say the three most stressful life events are marriage, buying a home, and job hunting.

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If you have ever been unemployed, you know the third one feels like a daily punch in the gut.

The higher you go in your career, the tougher the fall. Bigger titles bring bigger pay, but they also mean fewer opportunities.

There is also always the risk of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Timing becomes a cruel factor.

One bad quarter or one clueless boss can end years of loyalty and hard work. Suddenly, you’re on the outside, sending CVs into a black hole.

You go from managing budgets in the millions to refreshing your inbox, hoping someone, anyone, replies to your LinkedIn messages and cries.

The topics in this blog include:

• Me too, I’ve been there and done that
• Welcome to the circus and fake ads
• Real advice that will kick your profile to the top
• If you think job hunting is easy, you’ve never been unemployed
• This book touched my heart and soul when needed most