4 Job Search Excuses That Just Don't Cut It

By Vicki Salemi

If you're looking for a job and feeling like it's taking a while, you may be right. That's because a job search won't happen overnight.

While a new job won't simply land in your lap a week (or even a month) from today, your efforts will certainly pay off in the end. You'll need to stick to the course, be persistent and follow through to realize that.

When I worked in recruiting and advised hiring managers who wanted to hire candidates extremely quickly, I repeatedly explained timing and expectations regarding the job posting, interview process and background check – all of which took a minimum of six to eight weeks in a perfect world.

The process takes time, so don't give up on your job search during this time period. In reality, the search is probably successful and progress is being made. It may feel challenging to recognize strides when they're muddled between thoughts and beliefs that are not beneficial. Here are several excuses and ways to eliminate to eliminate them once and for all: