HANUKKAH, TRIUMPH, AND JOB SEARCH

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TRIUMPH.

The final theme in this Hanukkah Series is Triumph.  Encarta Dictionary defines Triumph as the happiness, pride, or feeling of elation that comes from winning, being victorious, or overcoming something. 

When you are out of work, have a family to support, and don't necessarily have any immediate job prospects it can be difficult to believe you have anything to feel triumphant about.  And that is probably an understatement!

But, if you take the time each day to have a plan and accomplish what you need to do to achieve your goals, you will have several opportunities for triumph every day.  The problem is we forget to pat ourselves on the back or give ourselves credit for what we do.  Rather, we have a tendency when we are down to berate and belittle ourselves. 

It may even be difficult for you to accept a compliment, encouragement, or recognition.  You must, though if you want to be effective in your job search.  If you lose heart you will miss opportunities.  If there is one thing you need at this time it is opportunities! 

The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy. 

John F. Kennedy 

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/triumph.html#sqEkV78Ve24PPu7w.99 

When you are in a job search, your triumphs might come in the form of small tasks, such as:

1. Obtaining a manager's contact information 
2. Getting a meeting appointment
3. Scheduling a phone call with an influencer
4. Personalizing a resume to fit a job you identified to a "T"
5. Receiving a call for an interview
6. Completing a lengthy application
7. Winning a battle with the computer, printer, or answering system
8. Add your own to the list!

Start each day with a plan, acknowledge your triumphs (small or otherwise), end each day with a plan for the next.  It is the little things, as they say, that make the biggest difference!

What triumph did you have today? Comment below and let me know! 

SOME BACKGROUND ON THIS ARTICLE

Hanukkah started 12/8/12 this year.  I am not Jewish and don’t celebrate Hanukkah, but have always been  surrounded by friends who observe.  This year, I thought I would post an article each day of the Celebration.  Although Hanukkah means Dedication, it seems that it also means more.  Each article will highlight a meaningful ideal that I feel can be related to either the Celebration of Hanukkah or career planning and job search.

I will kindle one light on the menorah by sharing the titles of each article theme or candle:

1.       Dedication  

2.       Gratitude 

3.       Charity 

4.       Faith  

5.       Hope  

6.       Perseverance  

7.       Focus 

8.       Triumph

If you would like to learn more about Hanukkah or Chanukah, here is a very straightforward article that I found helpful:  Short Article on Chanukah.

If you have children at home and would like them to learn about other cultures or involve them more in yours if you are celebrating:  Hanukkah for Kids.

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