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 [...]
How to Develop Personal Rapport When Connecting with Other Job Seekers
April 21, 2010 By
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 [...]
Vulnerability is a Necessary Ingredient When Searching for a Job
April 19, 2010 By
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 [...]
Exercise Personal Integrity in Your Job Search
April 16, 2010 By
First-Aid for When You Are At A Loss
April 14, 2010 By
Managing the Job Search Roller Coaster
April 9, 2010 By
The average job search resembles a roller coaster with ups and downs, highs and lows. You take a few steps forward; then stop for a while. You may even move backwards. When these stops and starts happen, don’t panic; instead, realize it’s a temporary situation faced by many, and that if you’re determined enough, you’ll be able to break through and advance, as you’ve done in the past [...]
Search for a Job with the Right Mindset
April 7, 2010 By
You’ve got to have the right mindset to search for a job. This mindset is reflected in a positive attitude that is geared toward getting a job. Believe it or not, job search success is determined by your thoughts. If you’re serious about your career, then you must develop a positive attitude that moves forward in faith knowing that you will eventually get the job you want [...]
Actions Speak Louder Than Words When Searching for a Job
April 5, 2010 By
Have you ever really thought about the phrase – “Actions speak louder than words?” Basically, it means that if you say one thing and act in an opposite way, your words will be ignored and only the actions will be remembered. We learn more from a person’s actions than from the words themselves. In every situation, what we DO will communicate more clearly than what we SAY [...]
Why the Best Candidate Doesnt Always Get the Job
April 2, 2010 By
Do you think you have what it takes to do a particular job? If so, think again. Like it or not, job search success is a matter of “fit”…not only matching the position qualifications, but fitting company culture as well. You may look good on paper and meet every job description requirement, but if you aren’t able to communicate well and be personable in an interview, chances are you will not get the job [...]
Keep Your Job Search from Being Too Busy
March 31, 2010 By
To steer clear of extreme stress and burnout, you will need to learn to balance your job search with the rest of life. A consistent and focused job search that sets an even pace is more effective in the long run than short bursts of interviewing and job hunting activity. The former leads to successful work and life integration; the latter creates impatience, intolerance and unwanted opportunities to make mistakes and career damaging moves [...]
Staying Alive and Well in My Current Job
March 29, 2010 By
That’s right…many workers are hesitant to change jobs right now in this turbulent economy. With downsizing left and right, the fear is that if they leave a sure thing, they could end up losing the new job after only a few days or months of employment [...]
