"Look at the donut, not the hole." ...age-old advice from one of my former coaches, reminding us to look at what we have, not what we don't


Remember, Babe Ruth may have been one of the great homerun hitters of all time, but he also struck out a lot, too. The job search is just like that, especially in this economy. Keep getting back up there and swinging for the fence!


"The majority of the word 'can't' is can." ...attributed to Betty Weaver, former CSB school director



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Don't Lose Hope

The link below is an interesting article outlining one woman's difficult search for a job in this tough economy.  The lessons that come out of this article are as follows:
  1. Use all available avenues/resources.  Don't just apply online.  You should also be doing resume drop offs, cold calls, and employment agency registrations (and follow-ups). 
  2. Be proactive and assertive with employment agencies if you register with them (and you should register with several for best results).  Don't let them forget about you!
  3. Don't be afraid to try new things.  Remember this anonymous quotation:  "One cannot discover new oceans if he is afraid to lose sight of shore."
  4. Don't give up, even when you are frustrated and feeling blue.  Unfortunately, the times aren't what they were five or ten years ago when there weren't enough students with degrees for the jobs that were available.  Right now, it's just the opposite.   
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