How do you guys find time to apply, and prepare for interviews for exit opportunities? I find it very difficult to switch my mind’s frame of reference from work to prep, and also finding time for interviews/prep is very anxiety inducing (random pings during interviews, faking sickness, general mental health) not to mention interview nerves.

TIA for any pointers!

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Block off time on your work calendar. 45 minutes each morning for tailoring your resume and submitting to jobs. Block off end of day or around lunchtime for 1 hour interviews. Mentally prepare by moving to a difference space in your home. Put up motivational quotes or a vision board of your ideal jobs and what you would be feeling, doing, and experiencing. It is a slog. I don’t know that anyone feels energized doing it. But it’s how you get through to your future.

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Thanks, this is helpful! I guess it’s not pleasant but hopefully end goal makes up for it.

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