How to Overcome Job Search Defeat

How to Overcome Job Search DefeatHow to Overcome Job Search Defeat1These negative experiences are frustrating and can greatly impact ones job search attitude, motivation, and confidence going forward. But by creating a plan to overcome any potential setbacks, job seekers can reduce stress, remain confident, and in time, accomplish their goals.It starts with a positive attitude, says Paul Carver, a Gallup Strengths Finder Coach and President of Pluvian Consulting LLC, where he coaches business professionals and individuals to understand their talents, grow their strengths, and reach their goals and dreams.Envision success to create success, says Carver. Yes, there will be setbacks. You wont get an offer for every interview. How you choose to respond defines your future success. Writing off a failumineszenzdiode interview as that job wasnt really right for me anyway, helps you maintain confidence for the next interview.Carver continued When you have a positive attitude, you know there is a job out there waiting for you to find it.Here are some scenarios all job seekers encounter- and how to develop a plan to overcome defeatYou applied for a job but didnt hear back.Did you take the time to tailor your resume to the specific job, or did you just send in a one-size-fits-all general resume, hoping to hear back? The more closely you align your resume with the requirements outlined in the job description/job posting, the more closely your resume will match what an applicant tracking system is looking for. A slight change in how you write your resume or apply for jobs can make a major impact.You interviewed but didnt hear back.Interviewing is hard. But dont be hard on yourself after what you may deem a poor interview. After an interview, frustrated job seekers may say not the case.Its more likely you didnt get the job because another candidate made a better impression on that particular day, says Carver. Tomorrow is a new day. Arise again and choose to be positive, succ ess is near.And between now and the next interview, conduct a mock interview with a friend, family member or colleague. Practice answering tough questions and do so wearing that business suit just like you would in an interview. To succeed in an interview, prepare for the interview, well in advance.Learn how to talk about your strengths to employers.You were passed over for a promotion.Its tough when a colleague gets hired over you. But look at this as opportunity. What skills or experiences do you need to add to become more attractive the next time a promotion opens up? What training, education, or on-the-job experience did your co-worker have that may have led to them getting hired over you? Now that this person has moved on, ask to assume more duties and responsibilities and work harder than ever before. Ask your manager for a review and how you can fill in skills or experience gaps and understand areas where you can improve. And if needed, take a class or complete related train ing.In addition, Carver provides the below tips and thoughts on how to overcome job search defeat.Here are four tips for overcoming job search defeat1. Create a vision board.Establish your goals. Include the markers of success you set for yourself. Maybe theres a certain salary or title or work schedule you want. Write it down. Maybe the greater purpose of the work is most important to you. Write it down. Whatever your goals are, they need to be actively considered and sought to give them the greatest chance to be achieved. With a vision board, youll look at your vision of the next job before you go to sleep and as soon as you wake up. Your mind will be conditioned to focus on accomplishing your goals. You are motivating yourself, says Carver. As you confront failure, your vision will remind you why you are doing what youre doing. The success you seek makes the failure tolerable.2. Prepare and practice.Interviews are not the same as a conversation with someone in line at Starbucks. You need your own agenda. What three points are you going to make about yourself? What connections do you have to the industry, company, or interviewer that can help you stand out? How will you answer questions about gaps in your resume? Research, research, research before you interview. And practice your presentation and body language with a colleague, in front of a mirror, and by video and tape recording the mock interview. Watch it and improve. Then walk into that interview confident and with a smile because you know you did everything you can to stand out.3. Analyze failures and learn something that you can apply the next time. If youve had failures in the above areas, the next interview is a chance to review the failure so you can perform better the next time. Confronting failure presents the greatest chance to prevail, says Carver4. It happens to everyone, itll happen to you again, its not personal.I dont know anyone who has gotten every job she ever sought. That puts you in e xceptionally good company, so stop feeling sorry for yourself and get off the couch, says Carver. Learn from the past. Turn the negatives into a positive. And soon you will go from managing a job search to negotiating a job offer.Find a flexible job today. Start your search here.Readers, how do you overcome job search defeat? Share your tips with us and other readers below