Job Search Victim Or Professional?
We had an uncomfortable job search strategy session with Keely a
few weeks ago.
She sounded desperate. She had met some unexpected resistance in
interviews . . . two in a row. Turns out prospective employers
were questioning her about how her background could possibly fit
into their organization.
She clutched. She stumbled. She came away from the interview
feeling totally defeated. Of course, this colored her enthusiasm
for continuing her job search.
Keely's story is not unique. It happens to all of us in one way
or another--especially when we're looking for a job. The
question is: how you respond to it?
Are you going to be a victim or a professional?
1. You're a victim if you start putting yourself down. You're a
professional if you acknowledge that there's something you need
to learn so this doesn't happen again.
2. You're a victim if you blame the employer for failing to see
how good you are. You're a professional if you take the time to
understand what an employer's needs are.
3. You're a victim if you throw in the towel because you're
discouraged. You're a professional if you pick up the pieces and
move forward to the next encounter.
4. You're a victim if you let your friends make excuses for you.
You're a professional if you ask your friends to practice with
you so you can do better the next time.
5. You're a victim if you get angry and just give up. You're a
professional if you understand why you would be angry. And then
get over it ands move on toward your goal.
Finding a job is never easy. There are plenty of bumps in the
road that can discourage you. On the other hand, there are
wonderful strategies and techniques that can get you past the
bumps and turn you into a job search professional.
When you determine to take the professional approach no matter
how many obstacles come your way, you've dramatically moved the
odds in your favor. And you WILL get a great job offer!