Job Search – 15 things learned from unemployment

This is what I learned (and am still learning) from 2015: My Year of Job Searching.

1. Getting a job took longer than I thought it would.

2. A degree does not guarantee a job.

3. I had no idea moving back home after graduation would be so difficult.

4. My unemployment was both glorious and awful.

5. Networking with strangers is exhausting for introverts.

6. It’s hard not to feel worthless.

7. Apply for jobs you want but might not be qualified for.

8. Remember what your parents told you about putting your personal information on the Internet.

9. Get organized.

10. Don’t be afraid to follow up with contacts.

11. It’s hard to be creative when you’re unemployed.

12. Get used to talking about your unemployment.

13. It’s scary not having a game plan.

14. Connect with recruiters.

15. Never stop learning.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at My Year Of Job Searching: 15 Things I’ve Learned From [F]unemployment.