{"id":3603,"date":"2024-07-21T04:53:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-21T04:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:36:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:36:26","slug":"motivating-yourself-to-find-a-new-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/candidate-resources\/motivating-yourself-to-find-a-new-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivating yourself to find a new job"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Struggling to Find the Motivation to Look for a New Job?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Have you been thinking about changing jobs but just can\u2019t find the motivation to take the first step? Maybe you\u2019re hesitant about making a change, or perhaps staying where you are simply feels easier.<\/p>\n<p>If this sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone. The good news is that now is one of the best times to consider a career move. Here are three strong reasons why it\u2019s worth rethinking your approach to job searching and how to get started with confidence.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Job Impacts Your Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It might sound like a clich\u00e9, but finding a job you enjoy can make a big difference to your quality of life. Research shows that employees who are happy at work are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>31% more productive<\/li>\n<li>Three times more creative<\/li>\n<li>More likely to experience positive mental health and quicker career growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fulfilling job offers more than a pay cheque. It brings social connection, a sense of purpose, and greater self-esteem. Considering the average person spends nearly a third of their life at work, prioritising job satisfaction is essential for long-term wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Free Job-Seeking Resources Are Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Worried about updating your resume or not knowing where to start? Don\u2019t let that hold you back.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of tools and resources to help job seekers, from free online resume templates to professional services for CVs, cover letters, and job search support.<\/p>\n<p>At Skillset, we\u2019ve created a range of free job-seeking tools to help you get started with confidence. Check out our website to access resources designed to make your job search easier and more successful.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Start Your Job Journey Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a fresh start, better work-life balance, or a role that aligns with your goals, now is the perfect time to act.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to Find the Motivation to Look for a New Job?\u00a0 Have you been thinking about changing jobs but just can\u2019t find the motivation to take the first step? Maybe you\u2019re hesitant about making a change, or perhaps staying where you are simply feels easier. If this sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone. The good news&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","footnotes":""},"categories":[57,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-candidate-resources","category-career-support"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3603"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6670,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3603\/revisions\/6670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/6669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skillset.com.au\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}