Job Hunting in a Tough Market? Why Resilience Is Your Greatest Advantage

If you’re job hunting at the moment, you’ll know the market is tight. Roles are competitive, processes are dragging out, and sometimes the silence between interviews can be deafening.

Here’s the truth: it’s tough out there.

At Project Roar, we’re seeing incredibly capable professionals second-guess themselves. Clients are telling us:

“What’s wrong with me?”
“Why am I being overlooked?”
“How do I stay motivated?”

Here’s what we want you to know: it’s not you, it’s the market.

I know it’s hard to keep moving forward, and it’s tough sometimes to not take it personally. But in challenging times like this, there’s one skill that matters more than ever: resilience.

What does Resilience really mean?

It’s not about pretending everything’s fine.
It’s not toxic positivity.

Resilience is about staying grounded and adaptable when things don’t go as planned. It’s about:
◆ Reframing rejection as redirection
◆ Staying connected to your strengths
◆ Taking action, even when your confidence takes a hit

Here’s 3 things you can do right now:

1. Refresh your perspective.
   Readjust your expectations of the market. Timelines are slower - that doesn’t mean you're not progressing.

2. Audit your resilience toolkit.
   Do you have the right people, habits, and mindset around you? What needs a reset?

3. Keep moving.
   Update your LinkedIn, practise your elevator pitch, talk to someone outside your bubble. Action builds momentum.

Need support?

We’re here for exactly this. Whether you’re navigating a change, feeling stuck, or needing a confidence reboot - that’s what Project Roar is all about.

Reply to this email if you’d like to book a 1:1 or explore how we can support you through these uncertain times. Sometimes talking to someone who is close to the market can be reassuring.