Jim searched for
an extended period. His layoff
had occurred during an economic
downturn that dampened the entire
industry, and now he found himself
networking, searching job databases,
and dragging himself to job fairs.
Discouragement began to seep into
his psyche, and his enthusiasm
for his skills and achievements
began to dissolve. Knowing that
he had previously overcome sapped
confidence, Jim pulled back from
his immediate emotions to reflect
on his overall situation.
Jim identified the facts: he had usable skills and qualities and had a proven
history of adding value to his company. He wanted a job that would challenge
and grow with him, enabling him to build his career. He knew himself well enough
to realize that he thrived in large companies rather than small ones and in positions
in which he was able to assume significant responsibility for outcomes and people.
He also had specific salary
goals and minimum requirements.
He did not want to settle for
any open position. His circumstances
would have been discouraging
for anyone, but he needed to find the right fit. His extended search did
not reflect upon his worth as
a viable candidate or person.
Eventually, an attractive company
invited Jim for an interview. Since
his resume indicated that he had
stopped working at his previous
company five months prior,
he anticipated that the interviewers would question him about this gap in
employment.
He carefully prepared
an answer, focusing on his desire
to find a job that matches
his specific abilities and goals. He could guarantee his skills, but he
could not control the availability
of positions. |
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