Remember who you are

I had a call yesterday with a really nice lady that I am representing on her job search. I was calling with feedback and I heard something sad in her voice. She was talking to me about how hard the job search is. No feedback, no calls, no response.

Believe me, I know. The process of finding a job is challenging, even in the best of times, but somehow it is more fun when there are many options. The challenges are just different: who to go to work for, who has better benefits, which is closest to home, who will pay more?

In times like these, it's good just to get a phone call. And sometimes those don't come often. What to do?

Most important is to remember to not take it personally. As hard as it may be, because it is personal, you cannot allow the innate rejection to enter into your psyche. Every day I make unique, marketing calls. Many are not returned, some folks when we connect actually yell at us, or even hang up! Can you imagine that? I always think to myself, if you knew who you were talking to, you'd be so thankful! You wouldn't hang up on me. Or maybe something more sinister, like what goes around, comes around.

No matter how this process makes you feel, you must remember all the wonderful things you bring to the table. And know that it's just a matter of time, you'll be picked up by a company and you'll be appreciated for all of the wonderful things you bring to the table. Email me if you need a pick me up! ahayes@walker-elliott.com