50 Key Steps to Finding a Job
11.18.10
Finding a job can always be challenging, especially in a struggling economy. According to a recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 14.8 million people are unemployed. And nearly 42 percent of those looking for work have been unemployed for nearly seven months or more. Cotton Candy wants to encourage those who are making this challenging transition in their lives. You can make a difference in your search by making changes in several areas of your life, not just on your resume. Here are 50 key steps in finding a job that will affect your mind, heart and eventually your career.
1.) Research Your Desired Field
2.) Be Open Minded
3.) Follow Your Heart
4.) Identify Your Natural Talents
5.) Get Professional Business Cards that Identify Your Industry Skills
6.) Earn More Education
7.) Remove Negative People from Your Circle
8.) Be Persistent
9.) Seek Inspirational Stories
10.) Dress the Part
11.) Organize Your Job Search
12.) Volunteer
13.) Take a Break from Your Job Search and Regroup
14.) Be Realistic in Your Expectations
15.) Imitate Those Who are Successful
16.) Don’t Underestimate Yourself
17.) Sell Transferable Skills
18.) Start Your Own Business
19.) Have Patience
20.) Remember Your Past Successes
21.) Take One Day at a Time
22.) Revamp Your Resume
23.) Utilize Social Networking Sites
24.) Send E-mails to Your Connections
25.) Study Growing Industries
26.) Seek Job Counseling
27.) Get More Training
28.) Surpass Job Requirements
29.) Focus on Your Future
30.) Get a Vision
31.) Stay Productive and Busy
32.) Tell Positive People about Your Search
33.) Rest and Avoid Burnout
34.) Peruse the Bookstore for More Information
35.) Limit Your Time on the Computer
36.) Be Disciplined
37.) Get a Makeover
38.) Get in Shape
39.) Control Your Thoughts
40.) Control Your Emotions
41.) Be Thankful For What You Do Have
42.) Speak Positively to Yourself
43.) Learn Another Language
44.) Freelance
45.) Pray
46.) Think Outside the Box
47.) Avoid Debt
48.) Listen to Others
49.) Tell the Truth. Don’t Exaggerate.
50.) Remain Calm
