The greatest weakness of human kind is not being able to see the future. Some people say they can predict the future and I’ll admit, I’ve had my palm read and had my fortune read with Taro cards looking for answers or a glimpse of something better down the road.
One of the biggest challenges for job seekers is to envision their destination. Getting clear about where you want to go and what you want to do is just plain difficult. It would be so much easier if you could look into a crystal ball. I don’t have a crystal ball and I can’t wave a magic wand and produce the answer. What I can do is share stories of people who have transitioned out of job search and into a new job.
A Success Story to Learn From
Amy Cavalier is one such job seeker who recently secured a new job. You can read the interview on HerRochester. What makes Amy’s story so special? She was confident and focused on what she wanted to do next. She embraced social media tools to help her develop new relationships. Plus, she is interested and interesting!
Concrete Steps to Get Un-Stuck
It is one thing to tell you to get clear, it is another thing to show you how to do it. Here are some posts to help you get where you want to be….clear, focused and happy!
10 Steps to a Happier More Successful You by Irene Becker of Just Coach It
Just a glimpse should make you want to go read the full post, right?
- Best Practice #1: Know and understand what you really want, and use it to build your self confidence and self esteem from inside out
- Best Practice #2. Be the promise manager and CEO of your life.
- Best Practice #3. Develop YOUR happiness and success DNA.
- Best Practice #4. Practice the art of Failing Forward.
And here are even more posts that can help you fine tune your focus.
How to Find the Right Job Titles on Job-Hunt.org
How to Identify a New Industry on Job-Hunt.org
Be Crystal Clear- Show How You Solve a problem
This is hard work. It requires soul searching and reaching out to others for advice. Once you’ve found what you are interested in, there will be no stopping you! Job search, like anything else difficult is 99% how you feel about it!
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Just remember why you took the job you are currently on especially if you are in Home Business of any kind.
The most common concept is that you wanted to do something you want at your own pace – so do it!