Self Awareness in Job Search

Self Awareness is important in any aspect of life, especially while you are looking for work!  If you are aware of how you approach your job search; you can determine what is working and what is not.  Let's start by making a list.

In your job search journal, on a piece of paper or on your computer, answer the following questions: 

Answer each of these questions honestly and reflect on your answers.  Perhaps job searching at a different time of the day would make your search more effective; when you are more focused.  Perhaps your financial situation motivates you to look for work, but you are spending all your time watching television and not spending enough time tailoring your resume and networking to find jobs.

See what you can come up with.  Making lists and journaling are important for self-discovery.  Self awarenss helps you to see where your problem areas are so that you can work on improvement.  You may find that your job search efforts are not what they seem and that you need to add a bit more for a more effective job search that will pay off!

~Sunny & Sassy