Who said job search had to be a huge downer? For most of us, job search is a part of life. It’s something we all have to deal with at some point – like jury duty. But that doesn’t mean we can’t allow ourselves to be happy until we find a job. Your job search could take weeks – likely months – and life is just too short be unhappy that whole time! Yes, it’s possible to be happy AND to be looking for a job. Here are eight habits of happy job seekers. 1. They Make A Strategic Plan Of Attack: It can be difficult to keep focused and stay on track if you don’t have a strategic plan in place for your job search. Read more.