It’s a common time of year for students to wish they were making different progress on their search than happens day-to-day. Whether it’s the press of assignments leaving you with little time, not getting the interviews you wanted from fall recruiting, a pressure to have your internship search underway, or any of the other myriad reasons stress comes in, we offer these articles to support your persistence.
Focus
- Several practical tips for keeping focus while searching as a student, written by a student.
- Having a single focus when searching can have benefits, this article has advice and the rationale for her advice.
Motivation
- This short article has some common causes for job search depression. Try one of the techniques for prevention!
- Here are some steps to take when you’re rejected for a role that help move your search forward.
Balance
- Take a look at this Duke Career Hub article about internship searching from last year. The data shows that most students get their offers later in the spring semester, and few have them already. This Career Mythbusters article with ’21-’22 data may also be helpful.
- Duke Today interviewed 2 resident experts on the long game of career success. I found it to be soothing and reassuring to read.
In addition to these articles, we’ve posted plenty of information about staying positive and motivated while you look for an internship or job. Just like polishing your resume, it’s an essential task in the search!
