You know you need a new job. You might even REALLY want a new job. But opening another job board, rewriting another cover letter, or getting another rejection email? Absolutely not.

If you're frustrated with job hunting, we get it.

Whether you're deep into a museum job search, trying to leave the museum field, or pursuing something completely different, finding the motivation for job search tasks can feel like a full-time job itself.

In this episode, we're sharing the strategies we actually use (and recommend to our clients) to make job searching less overwhelming. Because when your job search motivation has disappeared, the answer isn't necessarily to push harder. Sometimes you need better systems, smaller steps, and permission to do things your own way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why you're feeling stuck and how to find your motivation for job search activities when you're already exhausted
• Why applying to 10 jobs isn't necessarily better than applying to one that's a genuinely good fit, especially during a competitive museum job search
• Our favorite job search motivation tools, including templates, timers, trackers, organized folders, and a separate job search email
• How to measure progress beyond submitted applications, lean on your network, and take breaks without feeling guilty

If you're frustrated with job hunting because you're doing everything you think you're supposed to do and still not seeing results, this episode is for you.

Sometimes the best way to rebuild your job search motivation is to stop fighting yourself and start making the process easier.

Resources mentioned:

Re-Curate Your Career

The Daily Page by Thyme Is Honey

Episode 4: And Now We Wait... Tips for Surviving the Job Search Waiting Game

Episode 10: Stretch, Match, or Mismatch? Applying Strategically in a Tough Market

Episode 21. Why Your Resume Isn’t Working (And What to Do About It)

Episode 23. Why Your Cover Letter Isn't Working (And What to Do About It)

Keep the conversation going:

What's the part of your job search that makes you want to close your laptop and walk away? Follow Curate Your Career on Instagram and tell us.

Have a career question? Submit it to our mailbag!

Thinking about leaving museums? Work with Elin:

1:1 Career Coaching

Resume Course

Deaccessioned Community

Email Elin at ElinFilbeyCoaching@gmail.com

Looking to enter or grow in museums? Work with Alli:

1:1 Museum Career Coaching

Museum Career Resource Library

Email Alli at yourmuseumcareer@gmail.com