You've applied to twenty companies and got no response. Or, you've gotten the interview, but didn't make the first cut. Or, you secured a phone interview and the call didn't go well. So, now you sit and fume about "if you didn't have bad luck, you wouldn't have any luck!" Your frustration level is off the charts and your confidence is badly shaken....and this is just the first month of your job search!
This calls for a game momentum changer - some event which will change the momentum of your job search in your favor. An action that will help you regain your perspective. It can be a huge victory like acing an interview or some small and significant win like creating a fresh, new cover letter. Here are a few other momentum changers:
- Volunteer an hour of your time...you will contribute to others and feel good about yourself
- Complete a project you've been meaning to finish and feel like you're accomplished something.
- Help another job seeker who's asked for your help-helping others is a great momentum changer
- Write down the five accomplishments you're proudest of...read them out loud. Notice how your pride of accomplishments builds
- Write a hand-written note to a colleague just to touch base.
- Call a friend and meet for coffee - talk about how well your search is going even if it isn't..."act as if"
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