Looking for a Job is Like a Day at the Beach!

Those who at one time or another have been laid off from a job and found themselves looking for a new one know that sometimes the pressure and uncertainty of these times can leave you feeling unsupported in your need for confidence and security.

At a time when your ability to present your skills, experience and other positive traits is being called upon, you may wonder where your confidence and poise are hiding. And if the situation isn't difficult enough, as time wanes, you may find yourself feeling greater pressure and less certain of your qualifications in a fast-changing business world.

The pressing need for income and the personal "disconnect" that often accompanies the situation doesn't feel good. More importantly, perceiving the job search process as a struggle or challenge probably doesn't support you in bringing your best energy, clarity or enthusiasm that are needed to create your greatest success. After all, attitude, if not everything, shows up loudly and clearly at each interview. It's what shows through not only between each sentence you speak, but also between each word as well. It's your confidence and attitude that create the greatest impression with an interviewer.

But, as I always remind clients, these times of challenge are also perfect opportunities for practicing a different way of bringing yourself to your career