Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers

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Chapter Two
Balancing act: The psychology of the job search

In Chapter Two you will:

• Understand factors that may affect you during your job search, including some that may seem unrelated.
• Learn about the "Four S's"—self, situation, support, and strategies—and how to balance them during your transition.
• Be aware of the highs and lows of your transition process; use them to gain perspective on where you are in the continuum and where you can go from there.
• Identify how your personality affects your job search and how a strong self-perception can help your search.
• Use comforting, stress-relieving, and invigorating activities to help you mobilize and energize your job search.

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