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Don't let the media and the news put you down. No matter
how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the
best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion,
there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. You just
need to remain upbeat and positive. Below is a list of things you
need to do in order to help you through the job search process…
Keep a routine: Don't get into the bad habits of waking up late,
sleeping in the afternoons or procrastinating around the house.
Get up at your normal time, eat properly and get some exercise (walking
is free)!
Volunteering at a church, hospital, homeless shelter or non-profit
organization will open your eyes to people who are less off than
you and give you a sense of contribution. There is no greater reward
than helping people who are less fortunate than us.
Stay up to date with what's happening in your industry: Don't
let yourself fall behind just because you're not working. The best
approach is to learn more about your particular industry. This way
you will be ahead of your competition when it comes time to interview.
Explore potential new careers: It's never too late to try
to learn a foreign language or a new piece of computer software.
I remember working with a senior archaeologist of 10 years experience
who came to me wanting a change in his life direction. After 6 months
of learning Spanish and then travelling through Spain for another
6 months, the senior archaeologist is now a junior English/Spanish
translator!
Positive Thinking: Do not focus on the negatives - you need
to be able to bounce back. Concentrate on the skills and knowledge
you have. Sitting around saying "what if" all the time
is only going to further depress you.
Support Group: You may feel as though you're the only person
in your situation without a job, but guess what - you're not. Reach
out to people for support. There are many groups that provide excellent
assistance in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, and job
hunting. Aside from the secular groups, there are also many faith
groups ready to offer you a supporting hand. Don't feel ashamed
or embarrassed to ask for help. Let people help you change your
life.
Avoid negative people! Negative thinking is of no value
to you. You need to be around positive people and people who can
have a positive impact on your life.
Network: maintain contacts and stay in touch with people.
Make sure you network with positive people!! Again, avoid negativity.
Negative thinking does nothing to help your situation.
Last but not least - manage your expectations. Not every
job you apply for will be a success. Don't be put off by this. Instead,
concentrate on the positives and look at what you achieve each day.
For example, you could have applied to 3 great jobs, connected with
2 people who are great resources or maybe you found a course or
book that will help to improve your skills.
Don't give up! Jobs don't find you, you find them!
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