196: Beware of the negativity spiral

About this episode

<p><strong>Losing hope in your job search? You’re not alone - but be careful where you turn for support.</strong></p><p>In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma issue a warning about the dangers of falling into online negativity spirals. From comment sections and forums it can feel like <em>everyone</em> is struggling - like the system is broken, and it’s you vs the world. And while there’s often a kernel of truth to these ideas, they can quickly become an echo chamber of hopelessness.</p><p>Whether it’s job scams, ghosting recruiters or hearing “no one gets hired through ads anymore,” this kind of content might feel validating, but it can also derail your confidence, your mindset and your motivation.</p><p>Note: This episode is the <em>warning</em>, not the “what to do instead.” If you’re after mindset support or actionable info, check out these episodes:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/54b5ba16-d654-46ae-a338-cb7c39785fe5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You’re Not Alone- How to Tackle Job Search Rejection</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/06995fb5-94a9-4f6a-b377-dc53ce338130" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Job Search can Affect your Mental Health</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><a href="https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e743a2dc-5ae9-4d74-99e7-406aff72308c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Job Search Myths Busted</a></li></ol><br/><p>🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to JB “I promised myself that when I landed a job I would shout you guys the coffees you deserve. Your help and advice over the past year of job hunting has been unbelievably helpful and I have upped my interview game tenfold. As exhausting and emotionally taxing as the job hunt is, I knew I was getting better at the whole process with each interview. It’s been a rollercoaster, with so many “almost but not quite” responses and the neverending emotional tenacity that is required to keep picking yourself up again and again. I start my new job on Monday: one that is right up my alley, a step up, close to home, higher pay and part-time. The vibe from the first interview has been fantastic, I’ve been myself, and everything has been easy peasy since. No mixed signals, no “do they like me?!” Like a good relationship, it’s been straightforward and friendly. I almost gave up a couple of months ago and threw in the towel. Now that I am here, I am so thrilled I persevered. My gosh: to those in the thick of the despair that comes with job hunting, keep on. You will get there.”</p><p>🎥 Check out our free training - Top Interview Tips <a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.interviewboss.com.au/top-interview-tips</a></p><p>🏫 To get step by step help with your interview prep on demand check out our Interview Academy<a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.interviewboss.com.au/interview-academy</a></p><p>☕ Did our podcast help you out? Want to say thank you in coffee form? Shout us a virtual coffee here:<a href="http://www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.buymeacoffee.com/interviewboss</a></p><p>☎️ To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to<a href="http://www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching</a> </p><p>❤️ Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/interviewboss/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></p><p>📒 Check out our website for free jobseeker resources</p><p><a href="https://www.interviewboss.com.au/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.interviewboss.com.au</a></p>