Sue Koch: Soaring Solutions LLC http://suekoch.posterous.com Soaring Solutions, LLC posterous.com Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:34:00 -0700 Study Your Successes http://suekoch.posterous.com/study-your-successes http://suekoch.posterous.com/study-your-successes

The fact that volumes of professionals are finding themselves in job search is not new news.   This can be a scary thing ridden with many concerns:

 

·      What if there are no relevant openings?

·      I am competing against so many!

·      I haven’t done this in years, where do I begin?

·      What value do I bring to the table?

 

It‘s true that competition is abundant.  Every candidate must take things to the next level to ensure they are prepared and polished for every interview they land.

 

Consider any other competition, like a race.  If you want to achieve your goal, you practice.  Job search is no different.   You may think- “I don’t have time to practice, I need to get out there!”   What if only a few hours of practice could get you more interviews and offers more quickly than your peers?

 

Most candidates simply speak from their resume.  “I’m talking about myself” they think,  “I know my history. What’s to practice?”  If you want to stand out, there’s a bit more to it than that. 

 

Take a few hours to focus on one great accomplishment from each job.  What was the project or goal?  What did YOU do to create a resolution and bring it to success?  What was the benefit and impact to the company?  Next, identify the skills you used to analyze, bring to task, and succeed in this goal.  

 

Stay away from the computer and do this pen hand.  Neuropsychology proves key facts are solidified better.  To the brain, it is as if you are actually doing the action again.   Not only will this prepare you to speak in a polished manner and stand out, but it will also bring back a confidence you may have recently lost.  You’ll be sure to impress!

 

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