If Your Job Search Feels Heavy, Start Here
Let’s be real — job searching in this season isn’t just about updating your resume or tweaking a headline on LinkedIn.
It’s emotional.
It’s time-consuming.
And honestly? It can wear on your confidence in ways most people don’t talk about.
You’re not lazy. You’re not unqualified. You’re just trying to figure out how to move forward when everything feels stuck — or when the options in front of you don’t reflect what you really want.
What I’ve learned from my own experience (and from supporting hundreds of women through their pivots) is this:
It’s not always about doing more. It’s about having the right support systems in place.
Here are three tools I recommend to every woman who tells me she’s ready to feel less stuck and clearer.
1. A Planner That Grounds You
It doesn’t matter how qualified you are — if you’re flying blind in your job search, it’s only a matter of time before you start feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained.
A good planner gives you structure. It creates space for intentional moves rather than reactive ones. You don’t need to fill every hour of your day, but you do need a place to capture your thoughts, your goals, and your progress.
I created a Job Search Planner for this exact reason — something printable, practical, and designed for real people with real lives.
Prefer something a little more luxe or long-term?
Full Focus Planner – great for setting weekly priorities and seeing the bigger picture
Cloth & Paper – sleek and beautiful for those who love an aesthetic planning moment
This is about anchoring your job search — not adding more pressure.
2. A Tool That Helps You Work Smarter, Not Harder
Let’s talk about the mental load of job searching:
You’re applying for roles. Trying to remember who you sent what to. Following up. Updating your resume again. Keeping track of interviews. Wondering if it’s even worth the effort.
It’s a lot.
That’s where the right tools make all the difference.
🛠️ Jobscan
This tool helps you tailor your résumé to the job description by scanning for keywords and gaps. It's one of the best ways to understand how your resume actually compares — and why you might not be getting callbacks.
🛠️ Teal
A job search command center. You can track applications, save job posts, create resumes, and even use their Chrome extension to pull in the info you need without flipping between tabs. My clients love how it brings calm to what used to feel chaotic.
If your resume feels outdated or you’re not sure what’s working anymore, I’ve got you covered. What I’ve realized is that most people don’t know what a “good” resume actually looks like anymore.
What worked five years ago isn’t cutting it in today’s market. Even if you’ve downloaded templates or asked a friend to review it, you’re still wondering: Is this enough? Am I showing what I’m really capable of?
That’s why I created two options:
Resume Audit: You send me what you’ve got, and I’ll send back a personalized video review with honest, professional feedback and clear next steps. Book here.
Resume Course: Want to take the DIY route with my guidance? This course walks you through how to write and structure a resume that reflects who you are now — not just what you’ve done. Grab it here.
You don’t have to rewrite everything.
But you do have to get clear on what’s working, what’s outdated, and what’s standing in the way of your next opportunity.
3. A Coach Who Helps You See the Bigger Picture
Here’s what happens to a lot of the women I work with — they’re intelligent, capable, and hardworking. But because of the weight they carry, they second-guess their worth. They struggle to see how everything they’ve done to date counts.
They apply for roles they don’t really want. Or they pause the search altogether because nothing feels aligned.
That’s where coaching comes in. And no, I’m not talking about fluffy pep talks or vague advice.
I’m talking about real support.
Clear strategy.
A safe space to process and pivot.
If you’re feeling stuck, I recommend booking a Career Clarity Session. It’s one hour of focused, personalized insight. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what’s holding you back, and what’s possible for your next move.
I’ll leave you with this…
You don’t have to hustle your way to a breakthrough.
You don’t have to navigate this in silence.
And you certainly don’t have to settle.
If your job search feels heavy right now — mentally, emotionally, or even financially — I want you to know you’re not alone.
Start with one of these tools.
You can start with one page in your planner.
Start with one update to your résumé.
Start with one conversation.
Forward is forward, and I’m rooting for you every step of the way.
Chat soon.
Kristina
