Job Search ATTITUDE

The key to a successful job search lies within your attitude! An employer is less willing and/or likely to hire a candidate who appears down and out, lacking in enthusiasm and/or desperate than one who is positive, keen, inquisitive and eager to learn.

A candidate can have all the skills necessary to do the job but if his/her attitude is not positive, the employer is more than likely to bypass this candidate and continue to interview other applicants. 

When you are unemployed, having a positive attitude isn't always easy, especially if you have been out of the workforce for a long period of time. But, your attitude is crucial to a successful job search.

So, how can you pull on your positive self when you are feeling down in the dumps and unable to see the light at the end of the job search tunnel?

Some tips for pulling on your positive self are:

1.    In preparation for a job interview, visualize yourself employed; recall positive moments from previous job(s).

2.    Utilize self-talk before, during and after your interview(s). Remind yourself of your strengths; your positive attributes.

3.    Ensure that you are getting adequate sleep, nutrition and exercise (see previous blog posts on how to de-stress yourself).

4.    Every day, make an effort to look your best!

5.    Smile, discover humor; make an effort to laugh- comedy, jokes, funny memories.

6.    Journal...topics such as: when I imagine working, I feel....My positive strengths are....

7.    Breathe, deeply and often; make sure you have lots of oxygen in your body!

8.    Be around positive energy; friends, family, social clubs that provide positive feedback.

9.    Be aware of your energy. If negative (especially in an interview) turn it around immediately!

10.   Deal with rejection. If you don't get the job, don't let that spill into your next interview. Learn from it and move on.

11.   Remain patient, diligent and structured in your job search; daily, weekly schedules and job logs. Note follow-ups and respond in a timely fashion. Periodically review your job logs to remind yourself of your diligence. Remember, you can only do your best!

12.   Accept yourself! You are where you are for a reason. Learn from your experiences and keep sight of the light at the end of the job search tunnel. Your positive job search attitude will be the key to your success!

                                                                                      -Sunny + Sassy