We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls.
– Winston Churchill
A job search can be a scary time. There’s uncertainty, rejection, and lots of situations that can be uncomfortable. But I want you to remember that you are the master of your fate. You control what happens to you, and you can control the outcome of this job search.
The best way to control it is to be aggressive. Contact hundreds of hiring managers. Tell the ones who answer back why you’d be a catch for them. Get multiple interviews. In each one, find out what they specifically need and sell yourself for that job with a 30-60-90-day plan. If you go all out like that, bringing your A game every time, chances are very good that you’ll have multiple job offers. Then you have the power. You’re the captain who directs what happens to your life.
If any of these actions are holding you back because you’re not sure how to do them, get help:
1. Read Career Confidential blog articles on finding more jobs, getting interviews, and 30-60-90-day plans.
2. Attend a Career Confidential free job search webinar. These trainings will motivate you as well as build your skills.
3. Utilize a Career Confidential tool:
- Extreme Resume Makeover Kit to have a resume that will grab attention and show why you’re a catch
- Hidden Jobs Finder to make it easy to find jobs and get multiple interviews
- 30-60-90-Day Plan to sell yourself in interviews so you get multiple offers
4. Book a Career Coaching session for customized motivation and assistance.