We all have competition. Hopefully, we all provide competition. And we like to win, right? It has been said that competition fosters innovation. In other words, people work a little harder when they know they're competing for a prize. We're all competing for something, but I'd like to focus on the competition for employment.
Here are a few suggestions to help you compete in the job search:
Create a targeted plan of action. Someone once quoted, "if you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?" Having a targeted action plan with goals, steps to achieve those goals, and a completion status is a great tool for anyone to use who wants to see results. Follow through with that action plan to the end.
Think differently. You can't do what you've always done. Doing something the same way as before guarantees one thing: a consistent outcome. But, that consistency doesn't incorporate change.
Accept change. Change creates opportunity. Without change, growth is inhibited. Making just a small change in how you approach the job search could get you moving in a new direction quickly.
Find what fits YOU best. Be authentic in your job search. Hiring managers want to know that they're hiring a person, not a personality. Make sure that your personal brand represents your entire brand and keep it consistent.
Be the best. I think Abraham Lincoln summed it up when he said, "Whatever you are, be a good one." Be the best at everything you do. If you're unemployed and looking for a job, be the best job seeker on the planet. Network with others, learn about job opportunities, and build your personal brand and credibility.
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