The Biggest
Energy Killers on the Job Search
Marathon
runners know the key to crossing the finish line first isn’t by brute strength,
the key is stamina. The same goes for
the job hunt. Don’t give up! A job search is always a mind game, so keep
your thoughts positive. You don’t know if the hunt is going to be a sprint or a
marathon. Assume it will be a marathon
and you’ll be pleasantly surprised if it is a sprint. It’s easy to lose motivation and energy,
especially in this economy. Be careful
and watch out for these energy killers.
Energy Killer #1 Ignoring Your Feelings: Have
you been laid off? If so, you may feel
confused, ashamed, or even depressed.
You must realize these feelings are natural and that letting them fester
will destroy your momentum. You will
stay depressed and procrastinate instead of moving toward your goals if you
don’t first accept your feeling.
Job
loss is probably one of the top three stresses in life. It affects your identity and your sense of
value. When you have days where you feel
down, make sure to take small steps toward your goal.
Energy Killer #2 The Attitude of Job or Bust: If
the goal is just to land the job, you’re setting yourself up to fail every day
you don’t get a job offer. You never
know when an offer is going to show up.
However, when your focus shifts to the actual tasks of the job hunt, you
will feel a greater sense of control and be better able to handle the long
haul. Try to take little bites out of
the overwhelming marshmallow, for instance, instead of saying “I will get a job
in X field this year,” say “I will send out five resumes this week.”
Instead
of saying, “I will have three job interviews this month,” say “I will call five
people for informational meetings today.”
If you stay in the moment and work on your daily goals, instead of
projecting into the future, you will feel less overwhelmed and more in control
of your life.
Energy Killer #3 Applying for Every Job: It
is tempting to increase your odds of an interview by applying for any job you
might be qualified for. You need to
avoid that trap. Interviewers know when
you’re not a good fit for the job and won’t contact you. If you apply for just anything, you’ll get
more rejections, fewer responses, and negative feedback. You will lose your momentum.
Energy Killer #4 Being around Negative People and
Information: How do you feel after you talk to
each person in your life; drained or energized?
Apply this question to people and situations and you’ll realize who and
what saps your energy. You can make a
choice to avoid them. Talk about your
job hunt with only the most supportive and energizing friends, family members,
and colleagues and seek out positive acquaintances. Stay away from toxic people. It’s amazing how they can drain your energy. The same is true for the media and news. If you’re paralyzed after reading the
newspaper or watching the news, just avoid them. You can always go back to it when you’re
feeling stronger. News is blown out of
proportion to sell papers or increase television viewers. Take the news with a grain of salt and
continue with your search.
Energy Killer #5 Pursing Work You don’t Love: If
you are going after the same old work, it will be harder to keep trying every
day. Banish mediocrity and seek out work you are passionate about. Not only will it keep you going, but it also has
a surprise bonus; it increases your chances of landing your dream job. Assume there are other people who have the
same skills, but know that your positive energy and motivation can make a big
difference in your job hunt.
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has written many books in how to improve your lifestyle, career plans, job
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