Do. Or Do Not. There Is No Try.
– Yoda

Here’s a great Star Wars Day (May the 4th) quote for your job search.  How does it apply to your job search?  It’s the idea of being fully committed, bringing every ounce of your best effort to this goal, and succeeding.  You won’t “try” to get a job–you WILL get a job.  You won’t “try” to / turn your resume into a marketing document / contact a hiring manager / get an interview — you WILL do all those things.

Saying (or thinking) “I’ll try” implies doubt.  Maybe you will, maybe you won’t.  It’s weak language that can seep into your subconscious and result in you being less successful than you could be.  (Side note: check out this blog post on how Weak Language Can Kill Your Job Offer.)

This is about setting positive expectations for yourself that dramatically increase your chances of success.  So, this week, go and DO.  And May the Fourth Be With You.