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Towards a new job

Careful preparation and perseverance are key to asuccessful journey towards a new job. Keep a recordof the steps you have taken so that you can see yourprogress and stay motivated. Every step, whether asuccess or a failure, is a learning experience and takesyou closer to your goal.

Keep your goal clear in your mind but be prepared tochange direction and jump at opportunities that youmight not have been expecting. Expand your job searchto new channels, roles and organisations. A singlecontact made using a different approach can open awhole new door.

The exercises in this guide help you with every step ofyour job search journey. Practice makes perfect, so dokeep coming back to the exercises. Remember to lookafter yourself, too. Job search takes up a lot of energy,which is why it is important to take regular breaks andgive yourself a chance to breathe and engage in othermeaningful activities. When you are physically andmentally well, you are also more likely to succeed withyour job search. Keep believing in yourself.

Good luck!