{"id":1664,"date":"2013-10-22T12:41:07","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T19:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=1664"},"modified":"2013-10-22T12:41:08","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T19:41:08","slug":"staying-positive-searching-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/public-sector-trends\/staying-positive-searching-dream-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Positive While Searching For That Dream Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/public-sector-trends\/staying-positive-searching-dream-job\/attachment\/dream-job\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1666\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1666\" alt=\"dream.job\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/dream.job_.jpg\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/dream.job_.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/dream.job_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/dream.job_-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a>Don\u2019t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. You just need to remain upbeat and positive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Keep a routine:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get into the bad habits of waking up late, sleeping in the afternoons or procrastinating around the house. Get up at your normal time, eat properly and get some exercise (walking is free)!<\/p>\n<p><b>Volunteering:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lending a helping hand at a church, hospital, homeless shelter or non-profit organization will open your eyes to people who are less off than you and give you a sense of contribution. There is no greater reward than helping people who are less fortunate than us.<\/p>\n<p><b>Stay up to date with what\u2019s happening in your industry:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let yourself fall behind just because you\u2019re not working. The best approach is to learn more about your particular industry. This way you will be ahead of your competition when it comes time to interview.<\/p>\n<p><b>Explore potential new careers<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s never too late to try to learn a foreign language or a new piece of computer software. I remember working with a senior archaeologist of 10 years experience who came to me wanting a change in his life direction. After 6 months of learning Spanish and then travelling through Spain for another 6 months, the senior archaeologist is now a junior English\/Spanish translator!<\/p>\n<p><b>Positive Thinking:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Do not focus on the negatives \u2013 you need to be able to bounce back. Concentrate on the skills and knowledge you have. Sitting around saying \u201cwhat if\u201d all the time is only going to further depress you.<\/p>\n<p><b>Support Group:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You may feel as though you\u2019re the only person in your situation without a job, but guess what \u2013 you\u2019re not. Reach out to people for support. There are many groups that provide excellent assistance in the areas of resume writing, interviewing, and job hunting. Aside from the secular groups, there are also many faith groups ready to offer you a supporting hand. Don\u2019t feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help. Let people help you change your life.<\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid negative people:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Negative thinking is of no value to you. You need to be around positive people and people who can have a positive impact on your life.<\/p>\n<p><b>Network:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Maintain contacts and stay in touch with people. Make sure you network with positive people!! Again, avoid negativity. Negative thinking does nothing to help your situation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Manage your expectations:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Not every job you apply for will be a success. Don\u2019t be put off by this. Instead, concentrate on the positives and look at what you achieve each day. For example, you could have applied to 3 great jobs, connected with 2 people who are great resources or maybe you found a course or book that will help to improve your skills.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t give up! Jobs don\u2019t find you, you find them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t let the media and the news put you down. No matter how bad they say it is companies are always looking to hire the best available staff. If you have the right skills and passion, there will be a job waiting for right around the corner. You just need to remain upbeat and positive. 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