Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.
– Robert H. Schuller

What problems are you facing in your job search? Whatever it is, I want you to realize today that this problem shouldn’t hold you back–it should teach you something that helps you be more and better than you are now.

If you can’t find the right jobs, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. It means you need to find them in the hidden job market, which accounts for at least 70% of all available jobs).

If you have submitted your resume 437 times and can’t get an interview, it doesn’t mean you don’t deserve an interview. It probably means that you haven’t presented yourself properly with your resume. I’ve seen it over and over again…job seekers who redo their resumes in the right way (adding numbers often does the trick) start getting interviews immediately. Or, not getting interviews may mean that your resume isn’t getting delivered to the right person. To get an interview, your future boss (the hiring manager) needs to see your resume. Submitting your resume online sends it to HR, and they may not send it to the hiring manager for you. To make sure it gets to the hiring manager, you need to contact them yourself. (Learn how to contact hiring managers.)

If you get interviews but not offers, it doesn’t mean you’re not qualified. It means that you aren’t interviewing well–and that’s a skill you can easily learn. Check out my blog series, How to Answer Interview Questions. Learn to create a 30-60-90-day plan. Both of these will guarantee you a better interview than what you are experiencing now.

If you let a problem be a stop sign, it will keep you in your job search for months, or even years. If you use it as a guideline to adjust your actions, you will find the path to success. Best of luck!