August 7, 2009

Crank up your passion for job search – day 1

It can be quite scary looking for a new job, particularly if it’s a long time since you last looked for one. So let’s get you thinking about the tasks you need to do and why and then over the next 5 days get you started.

 Let’s start with how you are feeling right now?

 Action: Take 5 minutes to make a note of how you are feeling

 You may have used words describing your concern over the future, but also, whilst perhaps a bit concerned and unsure, you may be excited, even optimistic for the future.

 Many of us are in jobs that we don’t really like – we find them boring, we have a boss who creates too many problems, we don’t feel we are paid enough for what we do. So, particularly if you have got a reasonable redundancy pay out this may give you the impetus to do something you actually want to do.

 We can’t ignore our feelings and of course it’s ok to feel disappointed, concerned etc.

 But to be successful in our job search, we also need to set these feelings to one side. If not these feelings will keep popping up as we apply for jobs and at interview, and that’s not helpful.

 So aim to concentrate on the positive. List 3 things that you are grateful for that you can remind yourself of when things appear difficult.

 Action: List 3 things you are grateful for

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