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I have been talking lately to a few people who are in a job search mode.
Of course, it is a tough spot to be. For one, you spend hours searching on job engines, groups and other sites for open positions that fit your profile. Then you spend a lot of time researching the companies to get a better feel of what they are looking for.
You send your application into cyberspace and patiently wait for a celestial intervention: the call for an interview.
Now there’s a glimpse of hope but your journey is far from complete! Unfortunately, chances are you will go to many interviews and will face many rejections before landing a job.
Rejection is very tough to handle, and even more so when you’re vulnerable to worries about financial burdens, market outlook and overwhelmingly bad economic news.
The way salespeople handle rejection goes something like this: if statistically, 1 in 100 people will buy their product, then when they get a rejection ‘they are 1 person closer to their future client’.
Applying the same principle to job search, every time you’re rejected, you are SURELY one interview closer to your future job! With such a positive attitude, you will be looking forward to the next interview – no matter the outcome – because it will definitely get you closer to your goal!
Having fun while searching for a job? Maybe not entirely, but it should definitely not feel like hard work! The trick is to turn job search into an enjoyable journey. Don’t wait for the hiring letter to start celebrating and being grateful. Make sure you celebrate every small step, every small win, every day! Give thanks and enjoy!
I am interested to hear from you how you are dealing with rejection and the different ways you are turning the job search into an enjoyable journey!
To your success!
ps: for full disclosure, I would like to mention that I first published this article in a newsletter in March 2010. However in a recent conversation with a young professional I realized how useful it would be to share it with my readers. Please feel free to forward this post to someone you know who may feel a bit distressed with the difficulties related to job search. Remind them that it’s all in the attitude and the mind set!
