Attitude Success

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Attitude & SuccessA PRONET Presentation


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Keep Your Spirits Up

Your state of mind is the primary determinant

of success or failure during a job search.

The continuous rejection inherent in any job-

search can get to even the most optimistic of

job-seekers.

Keeping your spirits up can take a concerted

effort on your part during this time.


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Leave Your Frustrations Behind

Leave your frustrations behind.

While it is normal and natural to be

experiencing frustration during a job-search in

a difficult economy, employers and network

contacts aren't interested in hearing about it.

Conversely, passion and enthusiasm will

attract the attention of those who can assist

you.


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Take Ownership

Take ownership.

Only you can make sure that you will finda satisfying job for yourself.

Taking responsibility for your search putsyou in the driver's seat.


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Focus on Goals, Not Obstacles

Focus on goals, not obstacles.

Realize rejection is a natural and necessary

part of the job-search process.

Rejections during this process are not a

reflection on you as a person or professional,

but rather a function of market forces in a

complex employment marketplace.


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Believe in Yourself

Believe in yourself.

If you don't believe in yourself, why should

anyone else?

"Never, never, never, never give up.

Sir Winston Churchill in an address to a graduating class of Military

Officers.


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Positive Attitude/Optimism

How many times have you caught yourself

saying:

I wont get that job.

Why bother applying?

I really dont feel like looking for a job.


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Recapturing a Bit of Enthusiasm inYour Job Search

Look forward to the positive events that occur in a new job, e.g.,new friends, new skills, new challenges, etc.

Think of the long term. Many good things in life take time. Neverfocus on a single day.

Remember, interviewing gives you an opportunity to meet new

people and practice your interviewing skills. Don't think about rejection, think about making the right choice for

yourself.

Obtain a temporary job if needed. Many job seekers benefitemotionally by feeling productive and working with others, and it

can help financially. When you do not receive a job offer, move on and know the right

job will show itself soon.

Make positive affirmations about your new opportunities. A positiveattitude will reflect in your interviews and surely build a momentumtoward success.


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Taking Steps Toward Success

Surround yourself with positive, supportive people; talkto a mentor, counselor, member of the clergy, or friendwhen needed to regain a positive perspective; visualizeyourself in your new job.

Get your finances in order. Cut expenses as much aspossible during the transition. Take a temporary positionif needed; bringing in extra income not only helpsfinancially, but can also help you feel productive.

Make a list of your knowledge, skills, accomplishments ,and contributions made in your work, hobbies, volunteerexperience and with family and friends and review themdaily!


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Taking Steps Toward Success,contd

Ensure your Resume reflects the skills andaccomplishments related to your current goals.

Be proactive and develop a solid JOB SEARCHPLAN.

Prepare a daily schedule for your job search andfollow it (just as if you were working).

Remember, you are also interviewing the company;both you and the employer want a good fit.

Keep track of your contacts and follow up!

Practice your interviewing skills regularly until youare happily working.


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Get Organized

Take a few minutes at the beginning of each

day to write a to-do list and rank your

priorities.

While this may seem basic, it will focus your

attention on what you need to do to accomplish

your long-term objective: landing a new job.


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Set Up a Routine

Try to arrange activities for periods when

you'll get the most out of them.

For example, when working online, try to avoid

the busiest time for Internet service providers

(generally after dinner or after work).

This will increase the speed and efficiency of your

efforts. Also plan your most challenging tasks formornings, when your energy level is highest and

your mind is fresh.


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Define Your Goals

List ambitions that are achievable and

measurable, such as meeting two new contacts

or drafting a more tailored resume.

Accomplishing these short-term goals can

keep you in "success mode" and boost your

confidence.

They will also help you achieve your ultimate

goal of finding a job.


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Dont Get Stuck with Busywork

Ensure that each action you take advances you

towards your objectives.

For instance, while researching companies

online can be helpful, focusing solely on

surfing the Web won't open any doors.

Use the information you've gleaned and

incorporate it into a cover letter for a

prospective employer.


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Avoid Procrastinating

Putting off projects that can be difficult or

potentially embarrassing often becomes a

pattern.

Steps like sticking to a schedule and building

in a reward system for yourself will help you

stay on track.


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Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Looking for a job is a full-time role in itself.

As such, you'll need to maintain a balance

between your work and personal life.

Take breaks during the day to stay fresh.

Eating well and exercising can also give you

more energy and help reduce any stress you

may be feeling.


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Having a Sense of Humor/Balance

When you are out of work it is hard to have a good sense ofhumor.

You dont think about laughing when you are feelingmiserable and struggling to pay your mortgage or rent.

It is important to surround yourself with your friends who willcultivate your sense of humor and give you a balance. Go to the movies.

Share laughs with your friends in person and by email.

Laughter is great medicine.

Listen. Soak it all in. Ask for advice from your friends andcolleagues, and your network to expand your own personalself-knowledge.

Be open to what you hear.


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Time Management

Manage your time and plan.

These are critical skills that most job seekers forget.

Your strategizing and organizing comes about

evenings and weekends. The implementation comes during the course of the

work day.

Many applicants do tasks that they would be better

served doing during other periods of time. Networking, cold calls, interviews are all vital things

to do during the 95 schedule.


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Staying Focused

Know what your objective is.

Always know where you are and where you

are going.

An old saying goes like this: "If you dont

know where you are going, you will end up

somewhere else.


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Follow-Through/Persistence

Over the years, I have seen applicants put very

little attention to follow through.

For instance, the networking process, keepingconnected with others in good times and in bad.


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Reflection

They say the definition of insanity is doing the

same behavior over and over again, and

expecting to get a different result.

It is important to reflect on what is working

and what is not.

Look at what signs, or signals, or what lifes

coincidences have brought you.

If you must, slightly re-shift your focus.


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Effective Job Search

An effective job search is more than doing the

right things, it also includes having the right

mind set and traits.

Having effective personal qualities and traits

will get you to your ultimate objective.


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Keep the Faith

MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FAITH

IN YOURSELFYOUR SEARCH WON'T LAST

FOREVER AND YOU WILL GET A JOB!!

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