Sunday, August 30, 2009

Controlling the Controllables

There are many things that we can not control during a job search. But this blog is not intended to enable underachievers. This blog is being created to inspire those who are striving for success. In order to achieve anything you must set some goals. When you set goals you are taking control over your situation.

For example you can not make an employer call you.  However, you can attempt to increase your chances by setting a goal for the number of companies you submit your resume to.  If you don't have a resume or if your resume needs work you can set a goal of devoting a specific amount of time to creating a new resume. In each scenario you are in a proactive mode that allows you to focus on what you can control.

Our mindset and attitude are other things we can control. Life may be tough for you but you can choose to look at things from a positive perspective or a negative perspective. A positive perspective will eventually lead you to uncovering some new opportunities. A negative perspective will mentally drain you and leave you stagnant.

Breathe life back into your job search by setting attainable goals and rewarding yourself when you achieve them.

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