Tips to stay motivated during job search - Sterling Career Concepts

Tips to stay motivated during job search Tips to stay motivated during job search No one ever said job search was fun. Most of the people I talk to are job searching because they have to, not because they want to, and some are having a hard time staying motivated. When new employment statistics are quoted in the press, it can be depressing if the job numbers decrease. Sometimes job seekers just feel like giving up. I recently came across a quote from Irene Marshall, MBA, PhD, President, Tools for Transition, “Do not get discouraged by economic employment numbers made public in different ways through the media.   It doesn’t matter.   Be strategic, understand your value, and stay focused on your own job search.   It is actually the only thing that matters.” I think people need to remember that. Employers notice candidates who are depressed or unenthusiastic when they speak to them on the phone or in an interview. Companies want to hire people with an upbeat attitude. Don’t sabotage yourself. Here are some resources you might find helpful to keep you motivated: Collegedegreesearch.net is always guiding students about their career and trying to encourage them. They know that nowadays the competition is tough, and encouraging young people is one way to boost their energy and excitement. One of their articles, The Young And Influential discusses some of the influential people today, who have achieved tremendous success at a very young age. Mark Zuckerberg Founder and CEO of Facebook, Sergey Brin Co-founder of Google are the examples Read more. A colleague Tim Tyrell Smith recently posted an article on “How to Build Momentum in Your Job Search.” He gives readers a 5-point message to help create momentum, grow confidence, and achieve a more positive attitude. Read more. “The Job Search Sucks” is a post by Jason Alba that has ideas to help you. Read more. Don’t forget career professionals are trained to help job seekers through stumbling blocks they encounter during job search. I have a job search success system that may be helpful â€" check  it out. As Irene Marshall said in the beginning of this blog, the important thing is to stay focused, be strategic, and understand your value to others. To keep up your morale, be creative, think of the things you value, and what you love most. Try to work these things into your day, week or month so you have something to look forward to, and that can be a reward for working hard on your job search. Before you know it, your career will be back on track.