How to create a healthy structure between jobs

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You’ve mapped out your goals for the week. Send out another 40 applications, ask for 15 more informational interviews, revise and revise your resume for the umpteenth time. But how do you create a healthy structure between jobs?

Sure, your comprehensive to-do list rcs data asia good, but it's not exactly the perfect plan to fast-track your path to employment, let alone experiencing the enjoyment of life.

Full-time job seekers often enter “grind mode,” burning energy at a rate greater than they would on even a “typical” 9-to-5 schedule. It’s understandable: The urgency of landing a new position when you’ve been out of work for days, weeks, or months can lead you to believe that the best way to land a job is through relentless output and endless applications.

Contrary to that belief, when it comes to finding the next best opportunity, “more” is not always most effective.

What you really need is a meaningful strategy that boosts your productivity, beats emotional burnout, creates a more substantial job search, and gives you the time you need for recreation — in short, a healthy structure between jobs.

With that in mind, here are some tips to help you create an optimal structure and schedule for a week that balances routine job searching and focusing on yourself.

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Tips for creating a healthy structure between jobs
Pursue quality over quantity
Slow down on those job applications. Sending out numerous templated applications a day may net you a few extra introductory phone calls, if you're lucky, but ultimately you'll be expending valuable energy that could be used to position yourself for better opportunities. In fact, most career coaches recommend sending out 2-3 resumes a day so you don't sacrifice finding ideal positions for people who take up your time.