We all know what it’s like to drop the ball especially when searching for a job. It’s amazing how friends, family, and co-workers seem to disappear when we fail—we feel so alone and can’t seem to escape the pain of frustration and regret. Yet, this very pain can bring relief and strength, for each time we fail it can lead to personal growth and development [...]

Since personal priorities constantly shift when searching for a job, you must frequently revise employment goals to keep up the pace, manage the challenges you will face, and develop solutions and strategies to overcome them [...]

A great compliment boosts self-esteem. It always feels good when people have great things to say about you. Use these strategies to increase your comfort level when receiving compliments from others [...]

Many people start immediately looking for employment after a job loss; but prudence suggests getting your priorities straight before starting a job search. Personal priorities are constantly shifting, and when you’ve just lost a job they tend to shift the most [...]

Before even thinking about developing a job search plan, you should identify the guiding beliefs and personal values that form who you are. Why? Because personal values determine how you talk to yourself, and self-talk causes you to act a certain way. Discovering how you talk to yourself through personal values will prepare you to take consistent action in a job search [...]

If you agree that you can’t complete your job search alone; then a mastermind group may be a great way to achieve your goals. Simply put, a mastermind group is a collection of three or more like-minded people who join together to accomplish a definite purpose. Each member benefits from the mastermind group by contributing their knowledge, expertise and effort so that group goals and objectives are realized [...]

Job loss is difficult at any age, but when you’re 40 and older there are additional challenges. Over 40 workers are usually more experienced having been in the workforce for many years. They may be looking to change to careers that balance lifestyle, profession, and relationships. Their job search plans may target industries and job opportunities that allow them to scale down and eliminate draining, unproductive commitments and tasks in order to achieve more in less time [...]

Each time you react to a circumstance or situation, you are exhibiting behavior. What you experience when searching for a job is the result of how you behaved. Whether you know it or now you have a unique behavioral style which consists of the natural tendencies you use to communicate and build relationships with others [...]

Developing personal rapport with other job seekers requires building and maintaining relationships with other people who are searching for jobs and who may be competing with you for job opportunities. Instead of isolating yourself or refusing to network with the competition, take a proactive role by making the connections you need to advance your own job search [...]

To succeed in a job search, you’re going to need help. To get the help and support to navigate the search and get a job requires openness and sensitivity in your communication and dealings with others. You’re going to have to become vulnerable. You’ll have to allow yourself to be placed in a position where you may lose the advantage—no matter how small or insignificant [...]