And a subheadAugust 22, 2026Commit to guarding your mental and physical health while you look for a job, says Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet (123RF/Julief514 )
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Looking for work can be exhausting and leave you stressed and disheartened.“The process of job searching is emotionally difficult because it cuts to the heart of things that matter most to us. Getting turned down for a job that seems perfect for you after you thought you aced the interview or spent hours crafting your application can hurt your self-esteem,” says Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. She advises:Commit to guarding your mental and physical health while you look for a job;Treat your job search itself as a job, setting aside certain hours for it, so it does not consume your whole life;Accept that rejection is part of the process and try not to take it personally;Keep an eye on the recruitment sites, but don’t forget about the contacts in your industry who may be able help;Spend some of your time building your CV with short courses, there are many available online; andFind reasons to celebrate along the way, such as getting an interview or helpful feedback.Business Times
