Inspiring Minds How to Boost Your Job Search Creativity

Inspiring Minds How to Boost Your Job Search CreativityInspiring Minds How to Boost Your Job Search CreativityA clear desk. Laser-like focus. Setting a strict schedule. It seems that performing these activities would ensure job search success, cutting down the time that it would take you to job hunt and get hired. But as it turns out, some good ol fashioned daydreaming can be an even bigger ace in your job search arsenal than you might have thought.In the Fast Company story, Seven Surprising Facts About Creativity, According to Science, it seems that theres no denying the benefits of relaxation as a means to creativity and overall success. Weve culled some of the ideas from the article to help boost your job search creativity, and hopefully help you get hired a whole lot faster.How to Boost Your Job Search Creativity1. Take a shower.Sure, you might be feeling down in the dumps when you dont have a job. But bathing is a tried-and-true way to automatically feel better about yourself an d also clear your mind.In the book Wired to Create Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, it points out that 72 percent of people studied in a survey claimed that they had greater insight when they were taking a shower. Maybe its the steam, the warm water, or the womb-like environment that it creates, but bathing ranks high with helping people score new ideas.2. Go solo.When youre looking for a remote job (or even when you have one), isolation can be a big factor and an even bigger detriment to your mood. But as it turns out, being alone can also help spark new ideas.Although theres something to be said for the spark of ideas that can be created in a group-like setting, for some more imaginative thinking, its often best to go it alone. So take a walk when you feel stuck on what to say in your cover letter, and see how refreshed, inspired, and ready to write you are when you return to your desk.3. Try something new.Its easy to get into a job searching rut. After all, youre sc anning job listings, looking at the same resume and cover letter every day, and clicking to send your job application. Rinse and repeat.So try something different with your job search today. Maybe you shake up your sicherheit by breaking up the day with some exercise (also a good way to reconnect with your creative side), or go to a networking event either in person or online.When you try something new, your brain releases dopamine, which helps with learning and motivation. Go outside your comfort zone and try something new.4. Trust your gut.We long for the day when we dont have to write about job search scams, but sadly, they are still out there.And there are a lot of them actually its estimated that for every one real work-at-home job, theres upward of nearly 100 job scams.Thats why its critical as you conduct your job search to trust your instincts. That job that seems too good to be true- you know, the one with the super high salary for not a lot of work, or the shifty hiring ma nager who wants to hire you on the spot without a formal interview, or the one who asks for your personal info (Social Security number, bank account info, address, and so on)- well, those are all signs of a job scam.So if theres even a teensy, tiny bit of doubt that is lurking in your mind before you submit your job application, listen to it. Youre probably right.5. Do daydream.Lets face it It can be boring to sit at your desk for hours at a time cranking out job applications in the hopes of catching a potential boss eye. And it can be downright depressing, too. Thats why you can (and should) take a Walter Mitty moment and daydream.It can be anything from watching adorable puppy videos, to taking a (very limited) Facebook break, to imagining yourself saying yes to a bonafide (and pretty fabulous) job offer.By daydreaming, you not only give your brain a much-needed break, but also you boost creative thinking, self-awareness, and positive long-term planning. Who knows- dabbling in day dreaming just might lead you to an epiphany that encourages a career change, or helps you better structure your job search.6. Listen to others- and then ignore them.Some of the most well-known facts in todays modern world were once thought of as heresy.So if you have an idea for what you want your next job to be, you might be met with some resistance, particularly if its not a popular notion among your friends and family. Remember, only you know whats best for you, and if your entire family has office-bound jobs and youre the only one looking for a full-time remote position, you might be told that its absolutely inconceivable that youll be able to work from home- and get paid for it.But keep on keeping on, job seekers. You should listen to their advice, but if in your heart of hearts you know that working remotely is right for you, dont let anyone dissuade you from pursuing your professional (and personal) career goals.Its great to infuse your job search with creative moments. They will help inspire you to try something new, give you the mental breaks that you need in order to relax, and also add momentum to keep your job search going strong.Start Your Job SearchReaders, how do you boost your job search creativity? Let us know in the comments below