The Key To Finding ONE JOB During A Recession
January 29, 2009 Career Change, Job Searching TrackBack URLIf you’re job searching at the moment, let me ask you a question – how many jobs do you want?
Just the ONE right?
If you’re looking for just one job, it doesn’t matter how deep the recession is, how many job cuts are announced each day, how much doom and gloom there is in the environment – if you’re only looking for one job – one job will be out there. (Really, it will).
That’s the same attitude I had during the recession of the early 1990’s when I graduated with no relevant experience and a fairly average academic record. I kept telling myself “I only want one job – there’s one job out there with my name on it, I just need to go out and find it”
And I did. I joined a top 10 listed firm which most of my peers thought was beyond our reach. Many of them sat back with a “there’s no jobs out there – what’s the point” attitude which meant they stopped trying.
It took me several months of hard work, plenty of set backs, being flexible (it wan’t exactly my ideal job), and being persistent (I had sooo many rejections)– but all this was based on a mindset that I was just as good as anyone else and “I only want one job.”
That’s the same attitude you need to take in the current market.
I appreciate that there are fewer roles in the market compared to 12 months ago and there are more people looking – but it all comes down to a) the level of self esteem you have and b) what actions you are willing to take to find a job.
a) Self Esteem
Placing a high value on yourself and having a belief that there are employers out there that you can make a contribution to – employers who will value that contribution – give you the foundation to find work during a recession.
Of course it’s not just about the self esteem – it’s also about action.
b) Taking action
If you are really clear about the results you have delivered to date, can articulate them coherently to other firms and are persistent in your approach whilst being open minded about what you’ll consider – there will be opportunities in any market. For some people, that may mean having to reinvent your career and find new jobs in different parts of the economy – but again, there will be opportunities if you rebrand yourself, are flexible and willing to work hard it.
So don’t get too absorbed in the bad news and job loss announcements that seem to be a daily occurance in the media. Stop that voice in your head that keeps telling you “you’re screwed, there are no jobs out there.” If you place a high enough value on yourself and take the appropriate actions consistently, you’ll find work.
After all, you only want ONE JOB right..?
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January 30th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Great and stimulating positivity Sital
Thanks for sharing.
January 31st, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Thanks Martin
S
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