{"id":32079,"date":"2018-06-10T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T19:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=32079"},"modified":"2018-06-11T10:46:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T17:46:05","slug":"job-seekers-are-you-brave-enough-to-be-deliberately-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/job-seekers-are-you-brave-enough-to-be-deliberately-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Seekers: Are You Brave Enough to be Deliberately Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.2″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/job-seeker1.jpg” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ padding_mobile=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” height=”200″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”3.2″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Sans||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”72″ text_font_size_tablet=”52″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_line_height=”1.1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”620px” custom_margin=”38px|-75px|0px|” custom_padding=”|0px||11px”]Job Seekers: Are You Brave Enough to be Deliberately Different?
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”24.3906px|0px|10px|0px”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1200px” custom_padding=”20px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Mark-S-Babbiitt-Headsot-600×600-18_0212-1.png” show_bottom_space=”off” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.2″ animation=”off” sticky=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#02b875″ text_font_size=”20″ text_line_height=”1.2em” header_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20px||0px|”] MARK S. BABBITT<\/a><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ text_font=”PT Serif||on||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”16″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”140px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”10px||60px|”] Mark Babbitt is a father of five, a grandfather of two\u2026 and CEO and Founder of YouTern, named by Mashable as a \u201cTop 5 Online Community for Starting Your Career\u201d and by Forbes in both 2012 and 2013 as a “Top Website for Your Career”. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”24″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”720px” custom_margin=”0px||0px|”]What does it mean to be deliberately different? And how does this mindset impact today\u2019s job search?<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m following all the great advice. I\u2019m working my butt off. I have a squeaky clean personal brand. Yet no job offers. Why? Why can\u2019t I even get an interview?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sound familiar? Ever heard yourself saying something similar?<\/p>\n

Perhaps that is because of your application and resume \u2013 and perhaps your online presence and personal brand \u2013 looks and feels just like everyone else\u2019s. In a competitive job market, this is a common problem or job seekers. There is a quick fix, though; there is one way to stand out among hundreds of applicants:<\/p>\n

You must be brave enough\u2026 to be different.<\/p>\n

By \u201cdifferent\u201d I don\u2019t mean dye your hair orange and wear clown shoes to an interview. I mean be unique, in a professional way that makes people look at you and go, \u201cDamn, I don\u2019t know much about her\u2026 but she sure doesn\u2019t lack confidence.\u201d Or in a way that makes others think, \u201cGive him credit, he got up there and did it.\u201d<\/p>\n

For example, check out this video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Think that (very brave) guy will have any trouble with job offers after graduation? No. Why? Because we respect the brave. And we crave different.<\/p>\n

So, what can you do to establish yourself as brave? As different? To present a truly unique value proposition to a prospective employer? Here are some thoughts:<\/p>\n

Be Brave Enough to Be Passionate<\/h4>\n

The display of sincere, mission-driven passion is contagiously attractive. It’s more than the generic descriptions included on almost every resume (“a passionate leader\u201d) without substantiation. Or the Tom-Cruise-jumping-on-Oprah\u2019s-couch variety. The passion I\u2019m looking for is where it is obvious you feel strongly about your career path and won\u2019t let anything stop you.<\/p>\n

Most everyone is reserved, even introverted. It takes courage to let ourr passions be known, observed and even measured by success or failure. That kind of person gets noticed \u2013 and hired \u2013 first.<\/p>\n

Be Brave Enough to Hear \u201cNo\u201d<\/h4>\n

Everyone else is going to repeatedly follow this process, in this order:<\/p>\n

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  • Apply for jobs online<\/li>\n
  • Wait for a call<\/li>\n
  • Never get a call<\/li>\n
  • Never follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_color=”#f7f7f4″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”on” custom_width_px=”680px” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|” make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” background_color_2=”#efefe9″ parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/job-seeker-3.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”3.2″ animation=”off” sticky=”on”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” background_color=”#efefe9″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/job-seeker2.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”3.2″ animation=”off” sticky=”on”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|” _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#818178″ text_font_size=”24″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20%|10%||10%” custom_margin_tablet=”|10%||10%” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop”]The display of sincere, mission-driven passion is contagiously attractive
    \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ text_font=”PT Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#888888″ text_font_size=”12″ text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20px||20%|” custom_margin_tablet=”20px|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet”] MARK S. BABBITT [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1200px” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”4″ custom_padding=”20px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” parallax_method_4=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”20″ text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”60px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”40px||0px|” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet”]Embrace rejection as a learning process. Accept failure at that moment as a temporary setback. Passionately, persistently follow-up on every opportunity you know is right for you. Be a stalker, if need be. Not the creepy, restraining-order-required variety. But the \u201cI\u2019m seeing him everywhere on social media and at networking events\u201d kind that gets you noticed and referred.<\/p>\n

    Your courageous nature will enable you to handle the \u201cno\u201d answers. And the \u201cyes\u201d answer that eventually comes is well worth the temporary beat-downs. And you MUST follow up, every time.<\/p>\n

    Be Brave Enough to Say \u201cNo\u201d<\/h4>\n

    In my case, there have been two instances \u2013 totaling about six years of my professional life \u2013 where I wish I was brave enough to say no. In both cases, the culture sucked; the leadership had no direction; the mission was focused on making money rather than building a solid product or relationships. In both cases, however, the money offered was amazing. I rationalized the decision, so I could make that money.<\/p>\n

    I simply wasn\u2019t brave enough to say \u201cNo.\u201d Or rather, \u201cHell No!\u201d<\/h4>\n

    Throughout your career, there will be times when you need to be brave enough \u2013 confident enough \u2013 to say \u201cNo, thank you. This isn\u2019t the right opportunity for me right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Be Brave Enough to Ask, Listen and Learn<\/h4>\n

    Almost every member of the job seeking club is afraid of one thing: looking stupid. Their egos can\u2019t handle not knowing something critical. Their sense of self can\u2019t deal with being wrong. Those guys do not get hired. Don\u2019t be that guy. Be different.<\/p>\n

    On your way to absorbing every piece of knowledge, your brain can hold, ask a million questions \u2013 then listen carefully to the answers. During networking events, informational interviews and mentoring sessions be a sponge; absorb every keyword, technique and tool to better yourself and your career.<\/p>\n

    Yes, once in a while you will look stupid. You just have to be brave enough to take that chance.<\/p>\n

    Be Brave Enough to Be Yourself<\/h4>\n

    Rather than get lost in sameness, take a different approach. Seek out \u2013 from mentors, colleagues and advisors \u2013 what makes you stand out. What are you really, really good at? What do you do that makes people smile? Or earns their immediate respect? What is your unique and marketable value proposition?<\/p>\n

    It takes a brave person to stop hanging onto the \u201cdetail oriented\u201d, \u201cgreat team player\u201d and \u201chard worker\u201d clich\u00e9s on their resume and LinkedIn profiles as differentiators. It takes courage to accept that our personalities, experience and personal missions aren\u2019t a match for every organization \u2013 and to be fine with that.<\/p>\n

    We must be brave enough to identify, approach and pitch the buyers of the \u201cdifferent\u201d we\u2019re selling.<\/p>\n

    Ultimately, being brave isn\u2019t so difficult. Forget what you\u2019ve learned \u2013 and tried \u2013 so far. Start new; knowing that nothing is off limits. Display that passion. At every opportunity, learn and adapt.<\/p>\n

    Most important, be brave enough to be deliberately different.<\/h4>\n

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    What does it mean to be deliberately different? And how does this mindset impact today\u2019s job search? <\/p>\n

    \u201cI\u2019m following all the great advice. I\u2019m working my butt off. I have a squeaky clean personal brand. Yet no job offers. Why? Why can\u2019t I even get an interview?\u201d<\/p>\n

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