Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Job Search Tip: Make Your Goals Realistic

It can be very taxing on job seekers as they embark on a job search. Often, and unfortunately, the necessity of such a search is brought on as a result of a layoff or reduction in force. This of course can cause emotions of low self worth or esteem which you hope to avoid because a big part of a successful job search is maintaining a positive attitude. Don’t compound the issue further by setting goals that are completely out of reach.

Successful goals should be measurable, attainable and specific. They should also be realistic, and not completely out of reach. Is it implausible to send out 150 resumes in one week? No. However, it’s a goal that may not be as productive as utilizing a mix of networking endeavors in combination with applying online for only those jobs that you are a good fit for. If you are sending out 150 resumes just to meet your number objective, you may not see the results you hoped for. Focus on quality, not quantity. This is where you will see better outcomes.

Keep in mind that goals are set to achieve an intended outcome; in this case a new job. Take it one step at a time, and actively and persistently work toward attaining it. Most of all, be realistic. It is wonderful to have high ambitions, but make sure they are attainable. Otherwise you will end up defeating the entire purpose – to get that new job that awaits you.

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