Today, we have the pleasure of a guest author on our blog! Di Chapman, contributing author to Customer Love, has graciously volunteered to write a series of posts for our blog (check out Di’s website at http://www.quotepourri.com). Upon hearing that we will be writing about change, she wrote something very appropriate for the topic: job transition. No doubt one of the biggest stresses life can offer, Di brings out some encouragement to put this change into perspective:
Joblessness is a condition that brings home to roost many of our own personal shortcomings. Let’s be honest: our human-ness often brings with it an aversion to seeing our job loss as a reflection of something within us; we often rationalize the event by describing it as the result of another’s behavior and attitude towards us. But, if you lose your job, as much as you would like to make it someone else’s problem, you can’t. It’s all yours.
The cold, hard reality of job search is this: it’s time to take a good look at your own “stuff,” what you bring to the table, and whether or not you need to press your own metaphorical “reset” button to charge your human battery before you hit the pavement. Could it possibly be that in your most recent job tenure you let a few things “go,” like your attitude, your interest, your enthusiasm, your creativity, your potential? There’s that reset button. Honest self-examination, soul-searching assessments of your skills and talents, and an attitude check and tune-up are absolutely in order.
The GOOD NEWS is there ARE JOBS out there. Seriously, there are!! If you will take an honest inventory of your interpersonal skills, your personal commitment to excellence, and the level of energy you apply to each day of your search, you will take “step one” toward finding another job that is just right for you.
It doesn’t matter who you are, or what your job titles have been, or what industry has employed you in the past. If you are a recent graduate, it really doesn’t matter what degree you have earned. There are still jobs out there, and new opportunities continue to arise each day. I challenge you to tweak your perspective, put on your “game face,” and resurrect your passion for life.
If you’re a student of inspiration, like I am, and an avid fan already of Simple Truths’ gift books, coaching for your own “reset” button may be close by. Be confident that your collection of products might possibly offer just the right messages on their pages, and the principles contained within the books and movies can steer you through a job hunt. Absorb them. Believe them. Vow to practice them. In so doing, you will alter the job loss crisis, the fear, and the overwhelming urge to flee or hide under the covers.
Back in my office after an interview with Mac Anderson, founder of Simple Truths, I was struck with an “Ah-ha!” moment as I listened to the show recording several times in succession. The energy and brilliance that burst out of my two guests knocked me over, and here’s the thing: the wisdom in their words tells me that there are employers out there who ARE ACTUALLY HIRING PEOPLE right now. And guess what? They’re looking for people who can still see a vision of passion, purpose, and potential in their work and their lives. They are looking for people who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the job. They’re looking for people who want to demonstrate what I call the “Energy Formula for Success:”
“Passion + Purpose = Potential”
Look closely at yourself in the mirror. Are you the kind of “person” employers are looking for?
Your job hunt is all about improving YOU. Stay receptive to the possibilities of finding work in new arenas, or learn to look at the same old job in a new light and with new eyes. Make a promise to yourself that you will bring your best to every interview, every phone call, and every opportunity to connect with others.
Stay energetic, stay passionate, and stay confident!
For all of you job searchers out there, I hope you found that encouraging! This has only been a section of Di’s insightful article… stay tuned for more in the future. In the mean time, here’s some food for thought: how have you dealt with job transitions? How have you made this change positive in the past?
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Great advise – we all need to be reminded that we are ultimately “in charge” of our own success and Di reminded us very eloquently!
I agree with your article. My friend Linda told me about your website and this blog. I made a decission to change my children’s life before they followed society’s proven path to employment disaster, and am focusing my children on giving it their best shot at an early age, especially when it comes to the educational component. So we have focused on your stated,“Passion + Purpose = Potential”!!!
I was able to take my youngest son and focus him on his education as a priority. 5 days ago, he graduated highschool, and already has 40 college credits…. and he is only 13! When he returns from France (his mother treated him for his recent achievements) he will be focused on completing his BA by next summer (he will be then be 14) I wrote a book on how to get the 40 college credits for free and info is at http://www.40FreeCollegeCredits.com (this is how he earned the college credits, and it was a free government program!)
I will probably write another book to show how I got him through his BA in 1 year, but I am still perfecting the techniques I use. Articles like yours inspire me to focus and help my kids prepare for their dream job.
Thanks again for the inspiration that helps motivate our perspiration! I hope to prove that I am an example of the new America… an example of hope in action that will innovate the world through commitment to positive change that is more than just words, it is action with purpose. We have to reinvent our economy one person… one idea…on job at a time!
Any comments are appreciated… and thanks for the encouragement and this wonderful website.
I also liked Di Chapman’s article. And good job Maurecio with your son graduating at 13!!!
I would add that there is a notable difference when I interview people who are inspired versus those seeking employment out of despiration… the type that is written on their face and in every word they speak.
An employer who sees passion and purpose in an applicant can be assured that they are partnering for success with someone who will offer them attendance, attitude and ever increasing ability = SUCCESS for the employer!