"Where should I start with job hunting?" I felt the same way.
"Job hunting is kind of scary..." "Everyone else is already moving, but I haven't done anything."
Don't you feel that kind of anxiety and impatience too?
Actually, I hadn't done anything either until June of my junior year of college. As my friends started applying for summer internships, I thought, "Oh no..." but I couldn't bring myself to take action.
But, even someone like me eventually received job offers from every company I applied to, and I am now working at a financial institution.
It wasn't because I had special talents. I didn't hold a position in a club, nor was I overflowing with leadership skills. There was just one thing: I valued the feeling of "let's enjoy job hunting" more than anyone else.
In this note, I will share my real experiences and ways of thinking, based on the theme of "job hunting is won by those who enjoy it."✍️
Nice to meet you, I'm Asuka @ Job Hunting Big Sister.
I'm 24, in my second year of working. After graduating from a women's college, I now work at a major financial institution.
During my job hunt, things didn't go perfectly from the start.
"What should I write for my self-promotion?" "What will they ask me in the interview?"
I was full of questions and anxiety like that.
But one day, I realized, "Job hunting isn't a test to get a job offer, it's a journey to find a company that suits you."
From then on, I started viewing screenings and interviews as "places for dialogue" rather than "places for evaluation," and I was able to approach them with a relaxed mindset. Then, strangely enough, interviews became fun, and as a result, I was able to get job offers from all the companies I wanted to work for.
What I will share in this note
In this note, I will share themes like the following for students struggling with job hunting.
Mindset for "enjoying job hunting"
How not to worry about self-analysis and interview preparation
Realistic perspectives on internships and choosing companies
How to maintain your mental health and deal with stress during job hunting
How to write the "job hunting notebook" I actually used, and more
Beyond common know-how, I will deliver "hints for job hunting in your own way" based on my actual experience of "this is how it was for me"😊
Who I want to read this note
University students who are about to start job hunting
People who are impatient because they don't know what to do
People who are struggling because they aren't good at self-analysis or interviews
People who have lost confidence by comparing themselves to others
People who think "I want to do job hunting more in my own way"
I hope this note can be something that gently pushes you forward.
What I want to convey to you who are reading this
What I want to convey is that job hunting is not an "ascetic practice" but an "adventure."
If you fail an interview, it just means you weren't a good match.
If self-analysis doesn't go well, it's a chance to face yourself.
If you don't get a job offer, it's proof that there is a company that suits you better.
I would be happy if reading this note makes you think, even a little, that "job hunting might be kind of fun." And I want to support you with all my might so that you can eventually meet a company where you can say from the bottom of your heart, "I'm glad I chose this place!"
A final word💬
Thank you for reading this far.
I will continue to post notes that you can read in a relaxed and fun way, so it would be encouraging if you could follow me✨
May your job hunting be your own and a positive experience🍀