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| Avoid frustration though positive thinking |
Maintaining a positive attitude is essential to finding a
job. Interviewers will instinctively notice if your attitude is less than
positive. Some may interpret the physical signs of frustration and stress as
laziness, low self-esteem or poor attitude. A less than positive person is less
likely to be hired so it is vital for job hunters to focus on their mental attitude,
dress, body language and skill presentation. Despite company and government
policies, how you look and present yourself does play an important role in the
hiring process.
William Knaus in his book “How to Conquer Your Frustrations”
describes how frustrations exist “... when our wants, wishes and desires get
thwarted or interrupted.” Interviewing is difficult during the best of times,
but the financial and emotional stresses of joblessness take their toll as time
progresses. To avoid this pitfall of unemployment one must maintain a proactive
and positive attitude.
Job hunters may avoid this pitfall of lengthy job search by
looking at the positive aspects of their career and the benefits they can offer
a company. One way of maintaining a positive attitude toward yourself is to
write down the best of your qualifications and read them daily. Network with
former colleagues and professional organizations in your field, these personnel
contacts will improve your job hunting outlook and possible provide you with a
company introduction. Volunteer for charitable events in order to network with
others. Isolation is your enemy while job hunting.
Another is to see how your skills translate to other
industries where jobs are plentiful. For example, a receptionist who has excellent
people skills may wish to look for positions in healthcare field where strong office
skills are required. This may mean some re-education but this proactive
approach to job hunting will help to prevent job hunting frustration.
Remember learning to cope with job hunting frustration is a major factor in a successful job hunt. Think proactively to avoid job hunting frustration.
