The Top 10 ways to Stay Confident During a Job Search
1. Structure your day.
Sleeping late, surfing channels in your pajamas.
grazing at the fridge, doing crossword puzzles and
otherwise ''taking it easy'' will neither help you find
a job nor bolster your confidence once you realize
how much time you're spending in NOT being
productive. Finding a job is real work. Set up a
schedule for yourself on week days and then
follow it.
2. Do some volunteer work.
Not only Will you have opportunity for new
networking contacts, but you'll have something to
talk about besides your job search. And helping
someone else creates a good feeling in your soul
that's hard to take away.
3. Keep up with your industry.
Staying on top of what's going on in your field
helps you feel connected to the work world and
let's you know that you won't be caught short in
upcoming interviews when asked about some
latest industry challenge, prided, service or trend.
4. Know your strengths.
Not sure what they are? Ask yourself questions
like 'What do people come to me for? Why do
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5. Limit your listening to ''The News'' on radio
and television.
You want to stay informed about the world, but
most news stories are about tragedies, inequities,
ethical violations, crimes, violence and other
''downer'' issues. Catch up? but move on.
6. Start a self-improvement project.
Whether it's getting fit, building something,
learning a new skill or finishing some project you
abandoned, achievement is downright motivating.
7. Nature moi.
If it's not going to get you arrested or bankrupt, do
something fun. Something that makes you feel
good. Maybe it is reading mysteries. fiddling with
plants, playing with your dog, getting a massage.
You get the idea. You're going through a difficult,
frustrating time and deserve a little delicious
self-care.
8. Listen to motivational CDS while you're
driving.
What better
time to keep yourself ''up'' as you listen to ideas from the pros about how to
market yourself,how to come across positively,how to interview,etc.
9. Pursue your spiritual path.
Who couldn't use a little extra energy put toward whatever it is that makes you feel connected to something larger than yourself? Whether it s time
spent in spiritual reading,meditation,prayer, or communing with Mother Nature, you now have the time to pay more attion to those activities that restore and nurture your Spirit.
10. Hangout with optomistic, positive people. The doom-and-gloomers are no help to you and can bring you down fast (even if they are
well-meaning relatives).
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