Job Seekers: Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
MILWAUKEE, WI — Most job hunting and career articles focus on the things you can do to increase your chances of finding and landing the ideal job. But let’s face it: there are many things you can’t control. Indeed, the most significant success factors are entirely outside of your control! These include factors such as timing and whether or not you meet the specific criteria for any given job opportunity.
Perhaps you’re the perfect candidate … except you don’t have C++ experience. Perhaps you’re the perfect candidate… for a position that was filled last month. Perhaps you just don’t fit the company culture. The possible reasons are endless, but the important thing is that many are outside your control.

Don’t let these twists of fate discourage you — the real point is, don’t take rejection personally. Learn what you can from each experience in your job search and move on. In truth, your ability to persevere and keep a positive attitude is a more useful life skill than interviewing expertise or a perfect resume.
Article by George Blomgren, Tips from an Employer, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!