Monday, July 14, 2003
Society of Broadcast Engineers, inc.
Newsletter Article Submittal
Hello
:
If your local or
national members of, Society of Broadcast Engineers, inc., would benefit from the following
career-related article, please feel free to publish in your association’s news
letter, e-zine or website.
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Category: career and
job-search tips
Title: Regain Your Job-Search Optimism with Three Easy Steps
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Regain Your Job-Search Optimism with Three Easy Steps
If you’ve been in a
job search for more than a few months, you already know that one of the
greatest challenges is maintaining a positive attitude. Without it, going through the motions can
feel as demotivating as running a race in lead boots. You begin to think “What’s the use? I’ve already sent out 50 resumes this week
with nothing to show for it.”
If you find yourself
in an emotional slump, here are three things you can do to regain a positive,
optimistic outlook:
1. Write
out a job-search action plan including these four areas:
*
Search and respond intelligently to online and print job openings. To optimize your results take the time to
customize your cover letters to each opportunity.
* Research potential employers to contact proactively in search of not-yet-posted job leads. Make sure your research includes contact names of key executive within the organizations. Again, customize your cover letters to illustrate your interest in their company and/or industry.
* Contact members of your personal network of friends, former colleagues and professional association members to let them know of your search. Continually build your network through new professional associations, job fairs, trade shows and business networking events. Involve yourself with others who will tell you of job leads in the “hidden” job market.
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Invest in an online resume distribution service that allows you to target your
resume to employers and recruiters most likely interested in your
qualifications. You’ll see quick
results, allowing you to jumpstart your interview activity level.
Once
you have your action plan, schedule these activities just as you would if
employed on the job. Plan your work and work your plan.
2. Choose an accountability partner and
support group. These are essential
to keep you motivated and on track with your action plan and schedule. An accountability partner helps you reach
your activity goals. A live support group (vs. online chat group) keeps you
actively involved with others who understand your situation and can lend
emotional support. Caution: avoid
negative groups of job seekers who will drag you down by their pessimistic
outlook.
3.
Allow yourself to enjoy simple pleasures. Spend an evening
with a great book. Take a walk on a
sunny afternoon. Play football with your
son. Meet a friend at a coffee shop for
a long chat. Often job seekers think
they don’t deserve any fun until they’ve found a job. The truth is there is more time for simple
pleasures while unemployed than any other time in life. Once you’ve put your job-search action plan
into practice and you’ve spent your time wisely in productive activities,
reward yourself a little. You deserve
it!
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Deborah Walker, CCMC
Resume Writer ~
Career Coach
888-828-0814
Visit the job-search
article archive at Deb@AlphaAdvantage.com
Call for
FREE resume critique
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Thank you
Deborah Walker, CCMC
888-828-0814
Deb@AlphaAdvantage.com