Rinse and Repeat


by Ward Willison - Date: 2007-03-21 - Word Count: 421 Share This!

Does exercising once or twice a month get you into shape? Not likely, nor does looking for a job every now and then. If you are out of work you need a job searching routine and here is how to do it.

Consider finding a new job to be your current job.

Your job is spending 8-10 hours a day doing activities that will lead to and get you the job of your dreams. Just like exercise in the beginning your muscles will complain but when you have done it for a while you will have the body of Zeus. Or more importantly a great job.

Get into a routine.

It seems easier for most people to be in a routine. Get yours going quickly, start with a good breakfast. This will fuel your brain and body for the work ahead. Start your searching and researching of your job contacts. Ask everyone you get within 5 feet of for a job lead. Have you heard the term 6 degrees of separation? It is about how anyone in the world is just six contacts away from you. The guy in the line beside you may know the perfect employer for you, ask and find out.

Repeat the routine until successful

How long is this going to take, my young daughter would ask. The answer is as long as it requires. That is how long you need to stay at your routine. It is a good idea to spend 2 hours near the end of the week reviewing what has happened during the week. You want to make sure you are making progress or you will need to modify your routine.

Ask for the sale.

This old saying is at the core or any successful person. They ask for what they want and they keep asking until they get it. When you find a job you want or a company you want to work for ask for the opportunity to work there. You did research the company before hand? Then you know ways you can contribute to helping that company make more money, a better widget or whatever they need. You are the one who has the answer.

There are great resources available by government agencies or private companies helping people develop routines to find a better job. Even on-line there are sites that will help with your job search. The big key is to keep busy, working towards the job interview and asking for the job. It can be a rocky road but if you keep at it success is guaranteed.


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