Keeping Your Confidence Up While Job Hunting
Find Ways to Bolster That Self-Esteem
I can think of very few situations that can be as confidence-deflating as trying to find a job. It is particularly difficult to maintain a positive attitude in today’s especially tough, bleak employment market. Multiply by the number of months you’ve been looking for work or trying to move out of a bad job and your ego is taking a huge hit.
Sales jobs aren’t my thing, but I have worked in that area and it is challenging work. You are selling a product – YOU, when applying and interviewing. And like a shark smelling blood, a skilled HR person can spot a candidate’s low self-confidence in the first few minutes of an interview. It’s almost impossible to stand out as a top contender when you obviously aren’t able to sell yourself.
So how do you combat this eroding self-esteem and confidence? Here are a few things to try…
* Too often we define ourselves only by what we do for a living. But you have many personas. Maybe you are a terrific mother, trustworthy friend or the “dependable one” in your family. Spend time with people who reinforce those roles. Their positive feedback will remind you of your value. Continue reading …
This is a post by Nancy LaFever. You can read more from her at the Centre for Emotional Wellbeing blog.
Article courtesy of Andrew G.R. and jobacle.com – your cure for carbon copy career advice!
