We are now entering the front-end of that season when we reflect on what we are grateful for and how we can give to others. It is good to take a moment and review all the positives we still enjoy. No doubt, there can be many negatives in our lives – a lot of people are in rough job searches and feeling very vulnerable at the tender mercies of our economy. Here are some thoughts that may prove to be helpful and get you through this holiday period with a better perspective on what you can still bring to your situation.
1. Capacity: Keep in mind that you really do have the energy, skills and talents to do the job you want to get. You do have a positive record of achievements and contributions to your current and former employers. This should be fully manifest in your resume. If it isn’t, or you don’t feel confident in the way you are packaged, contact me for a free phone analysis. Do you really want your career transition to be de-railed by a low-impact, unfocused resume?
2. Focus: When circumstances change every day, even every hour, you have to keep your eye on your job search map. Sure, you may take a wrong turn or chase a “bunny trail,” but you always get back on track. This is a critical quality I see in my successful clients. It is what you actually do with the pieces of your particular situation that makes the difference. Does your resume distort who you are professionally and mislead the potential employer?
3. Generosity: You always have the chance to be a light in these dark economic times by showing how you have been a good influence in your workplace, that you are a giver and not always a taker. People like to be around people who are ready to help and serve without needing to hog the spotlight. Wouldn’t you rather work for the kind of company that actually appreciates who you are professionally and what you have to offer?
Remember, if you are in a job transition, and you are really feeling the emotional stress & strain, you must still work hard to be positive, proactive, focused and forward-looking. Sure, you may have hard days or hours, maybe even hard weeks, but they will pass and you still must move forward with a purpose and a goal. People truly fail when they just give up and stop trying, not when they keep trying and seeking the next step to the right job.
