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.

Other articles that may be of interest:

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HANUKKAH, FOCUS, AND JOB SEARCH

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Focus.  Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines focus as:
a : a center of activity, attraction, or attention <the focus of the meeting was drug abuse>

b : a point of concentration

If you have a family or others in the home, you might find it a challenge to focus on anything! In fact, you may find that household chores, childcare and/or others needs may be more of a focus than job search or career.

"A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power." — Brian Tracy

If you are having trouble making job search your focus, here are a few things you can do:

1. Make clear, achievable short and long term goals
2. Share your job search plan with the household
3. Set up and organize your work space
4. Get up and dressed for work everyday 
5. Read career and job search related articles 
6. Take breaks, eat, exercise
7. Assess each day and plan for the next
8. Quit working at your job search at a specific time each day
9. Share something positive about your day with the household 

Job search should be your focus, but shouldn't be your life!  Keep your goals in sight and move forward by understanding that other people and things will land you the job, not mindless dedication to job search tasks....

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.

Other articles that may be of interest:

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Friday Follow Up November 2, 2012

Nov 02, 2012

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH LOVED ONES DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY? How do you cope with unemployment a during Thanksgiving? Like any loss, a... Monday Mission October 1, 2012. Do something. That's right ...

http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

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Sep 24, 2012

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http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com/

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HANUKKAH, PERSEVERANCE, AND JOB SEARCH

Perseverance.  Encarta Dictionary defines perseverance as steady and continued action or belief, usually over a long period and especially despite difficulties or setbacks. 

Anyone engaged in even a few weeks of job search can certainly claim to have perseverance!  It is a thankless job that brings little in the way of immediate reward or gratification.

Often a good day may yield a rejection letter (or two).  A ringing phone - over the top excitement! An interview - forget about it - Top Of The WORLD!

But, as this illustration shows, many job seekers choose to pack it in just before reaching the end - their goal!  Why do job seekers give up when they obviously need a job (who doesn't)?

Some job seekers give up because they need:

1. Goals.  Imagine the above minor veering to the right, left, up and down - how likely would he be to even get as far as he did?  Not likely at all!  Job seeking is a job that requires clear tasks and markers to ensure that you are on the right path and that you have made progress.  
2. Hope.  If you lose hope it will often lead to lack luster go-through-the-motion job search effort that will not yield results! It is hard to keep your spirits up and you may need to enlist friends and family to help.  Subscribe to or review upbeat or inspirational articles, newsletters, or emails.  Sometimes just a crumb will be enough to keep you going.
3. Knowledge.  All too often, the unemployed sit in front of the computer submitting résumé after résumé in a panicked frenzy.  Take a breath AND a few minutes to research the job and/or company! Try to match your information to what the employer is looking for so that you will be one of the few chosen for an interview.  It is worth the time.
4. Skills.  This is a broad area and can apply to missing skills necessary to obtain employment in your chosen field or to job seeking skills such as writing résumé  and cover letters, interviewing, and the like. Research your field or industry to determine if you need to beef up skills in any areas.  Read articles on job searching and interviewing daily.  Of course, I would always recommend consulting a career expert for help!:-)
5. Support.  Many times, job seekers are already feeling inadequate or worse because you may not be contributing financially to the family. This makes it hard to ask for help.  But, you can't do this alone. Seek support outside of the family.  Tap into friends, ex-coworkers, church or community members.  You need someone to bounce ideas off of and to listen to you once in a while. 
6. Network.  Either you don't know how to network, are too demoralized to do so, or don't see the value in it.  Regardless, this is a must do and can fast-track your job search to your next job if you make the time and effort to reach out to and maintain contact with others on a regular basis.  Join a group at church, in the community, your local job service office, or volunteer to get started.  But start!
7. Creativity.  You may be putting blinders on and may be missing opportunities because of it!  If you are of a mind that you must have such and such job or pay before considering a job you may be missing out on some great opportunities!  Take the time to buy an actual paper (or look at every career builder job within a 15 mile radius from you) and look at every opportunity.  If you do this periodically you will have a better idea of what jobs are available and you may discover a new career path that is perfect for you! 
8. Labor Market.  You may own a house.  You may be invested in your community.  You may have family and friends nearby.  But if there are no jobs, you may also want to consider moving to where there are jobs.  Think about locales to which you would like to move or relatives and friends that live away.  Search for jobs in those areas periodically to see if it makes sense to start a job search elsewhere in addition to a local job search.

If you go out of your way to address the above points and keep on keeping on YOU WILL FIND A JOB.

Persevere!

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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HANUKKAH, HOPE, AND JOB SEARCH

Hope.  Encarta Dictionary defines Hope as a feeling that something desirable is likely to happen.  Well now, doesn't that sound good!?!  If you have lost hope I am sure it does!

You can make what you need happen, but it’s likely you won’t if you don’t start with a foundation of hope.  If you want to be successful in your job search you must begin by hoping you can.  Otherwise you may not see opportunities that present themselves. 

So often, when I meet with job seekers they focus on the negative and it is very obvious they have given up hope at ever finding a job.  Often, my clients have been injured at work and are faced with a career change in addition to the difficulties posed by the tough economy.

It is often difficult to regain your hope if you have been struggling for some time.  But, it is possible. If you have lost hope and would like to regain your positive focus, here are a few things you can do:

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.  
Albert Einstein 
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/hope.html#19zoUbxukUkSAQqR.99 

• Activity helps you feel hopeful.  Plan your days and force yourself to stay active toward achieving your goals and in maintaining your relationships.
• Focus on what you CAN control.  Your ACTIONS are within your control even if you feel nothing else is.
• Think about what you WANT or CAN do.  It is not enough to say you want to get a job or get back to work.  Really give some thought to what you CAN DO now.
• Set short and long term GOALS.  Long term goals will give you encouragement to keep going and assurance that your efforts are not in vain.
• Determine what you NEED to attain your goals.  You may need to improve your skills, increase your knowledge or expand your network.  If you are like most job seekers – probably all of the above!
• Ask for HELP.  We all need help from time to time.  You may not have what you need to get a job without help.  Help and hope can come in the form of friends and family or from a professional.

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.

Other articles that may be of interest:

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HANUKKAH, FAITH, AND JOB SEARCH

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Faith.  Encarta Dictionary defines Faith as a belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something, especially without logical proof.  This is a tough one for anyone in the best of times and can be especially challenging to maintain faith in the face of hard times that seem to go on and on without an end in sight.

When you are looking for work and don’t yet have a job, or maybe even the prospect of a job you have to have faith that you will obtain one in order to be successful.  There may not be a lot of reinforcement in your life for this blind sense that you will find a job. But, if you don’t believe this without logical proof, how can you convince anyone else that you will?

Who do you need to convince that you will find a job, anyway?  Here is a short list of the people you need to convince and why:

Your loved ones.  Your family and friends are likely already impacted by your lack of employment, if not financially, certainly emotionally.  If it has been a lengthy job search, you likely have no doubt about the strain your job search has caused your relationships.  You can begin to repair these by taking on a positive focus and expressing your faith that you will be able to find a job.

Your prospective employer.  Right now, you don’t know who this is!  If you don’t have faith that you are a good candidate and will be hired in the right job by the best employer at the time, how will you convince anyone else?  If you are able to maintain faith that this employer is out there, it will help you keep your eyes open for opportunities you might not otherwise see.

Your references.  These are the folks that can keep their ears to the ground and go to bat for you.  Wouldn’t it be great if they were able to say that you ARE the best candidate for the job because you convinced them this is true?  Of course!

Anyone who may hear about a job opening and think of you.  Again, you are the one who has to convince everyone else in your world that you can and should be given an opportunity to be considered for a job.  Faith ends up being contagious – it is up to you to start spreading it!

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.

Other articles that may be of interest:

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HANUKKAH, CHARITY, AND JOB SEARCH

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Charity.  Encarta dictionary defines Charity as the voluntary provision of money, materials or help to people in need.  It can also mean a willingness to judge people in a tolerant way or the impartial love of other people.  If you are unemployed, it may be difficult for you to find your way to do any of the above…. How can charity benefit you?

One of the first things to go when you are unemployed and/or have a reduced income is your self-esteem!  This loss of self-esteem can be more detrimental than you realize.  As adults in our culture, we identify ourselves with our jobs or our professions.  This can be good when you are working, but definitely NOT if you are unemployed.

You may need to rethink your view of yourself (including considering other career options) and focus on any positive aspects of your life.  If your life is getting up at some point everyday to sift through and apply to job openings then it might be difficult to find a positive aspect!

I do not give lectures or a little charity, When I give I give myself. 

Walt Whitman 

If you have a family, concentrate on being the best parent, sibling, or child you can be and take pride in that!  Regardless, volunteering will give you a sense of accomplishment, perspective, and fulfillment that will aid in repairing your bruised or mangled self-esteem!

The other loss when you are unemployed is a current job on work history. Volunteering may give you something to add to your resume or at least give you something to talk about doing that is positive. 

Here are some other benefits to volunteering that you may not have considered:

      1.  Put something current on your resume. Ideally you will be able to arrange an internship, on the job training or a volunteer experience with a company or agency that will enhance your resume. If not, at least you will be able to show you are doing something! 

            2.       Learn new skills. You may not be current with the current computer software, techniques, or theories being used in your targeted industry(ies). You may never have had the opportunity to use or practice skills employers are looking for. Volunteering may be just the way to get the skills you need to be competitive.

 3.     Network with people you wouldn’t normally come into contact with. Volunteering to work can put you in contact with many more people than you would ordinarily come into contact with. AND, you will automatically have something in common with them. 


  4.     Show what you can do and how quickly you can learn new things. SHOW ME - Volunteering gives you the opportunity to show an employer what you are capable of. All those you come into contact with will be able to speak to others of your capabilities. 

  
 5.     Volunteering can give you the social feedback you may be missing since you have been off of work. When you go to work and see people you are acknowledged and validated if even by the simple act of greeting one another. If you are not working and working alone on your job search all day, you may feel as if you are nobody. 


 6.     Your self-confidence can use a boost in general if you have been off work for a while. Volunteering can help 
YOU feel more confident and capable which in turn will make it easier to convince others!


 7.     Volunteering to work can expose you to other career paths or opportunities that you might not have considered or have been aware of. There is nothing like being “in the trenches” and knowing exactly where employer and industry needs lie.


 8.     Obtain a letter of recommendation that will help when applying for other jobs, especially in a new career or industry.  If not, at least obtain a commitment for a verbal reference when called.

 I hope you will consider “employing” a little charity going forward…

What does charity mean to you?

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.

Other articles that may be of interest:

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Injured Worker Help Desk: HANUKKAH AND JOB SEARCH

Dec 08, 2012

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Friday Follow Up November 2, 2012

Nov 02, 2012

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH LOVED ONES DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY? How do you cope with unemployment a during Thanksgiving? Like any loss, a... Monday Mission October 1, 2012. Do something. That's right ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: How to handle disappointment of a ...

Sep 24, 2012

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH LOVED ONES DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY? How do you cope with unemployment a during Thanksgiving? Like any loss, a... Monday Mission October 1, 2012. Do something. That's right ...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Career Fair - Don't HIre Me!

Oct 16, 2012

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