A Plea to Job Seekers: Please Be Kind To Yourself!

Are you searching for a job and feeling discouraged or defeated? I urge you to be gentle and kind to yourself.

In any job market, looking for a new role can be stressful. Now, more than ever, we as human beings need kindness. I founded The Hollister Group more than 35 years ago to help people find jobs and, more importantly, to transform lives and organizations. During these three decades, Hollister has survived three recessions and a global pandemic.

Through all of this, I have learned about reinvention and resiliency. That started, however, with daring to be kind to myself – giving myself permission to reinvent, rather than beating myself up for my first plan not working. Kindness begets kindness – so if we generate from a place of sincerity to ourselves, we have a better chance of receiving kindness in return.

In the midst of refining your resume, updating your LinkedIn profile, and combing through the active job listings, please take a moment to support yourself. Go for a run, cook a meal, schedule a call with friends. Do what you need to do to be kind and gentle with yourself.

For me, I find peace and energy through meditation. I welcome you to commit to self-care along your job search journey and to join us. We have an ever-growing library of recorded meditations.

Self-care and compassion for oneself will help you bring your whole self to your job search, boosting your confidence and building your own true brand.

Let kindness lead you each step of the way, starting with kindness to yourself.

-  Kip Hollister