Slay Your Job Search Demons
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:11 am
It’s said that the loss of one’s job is second in grief only to the loss of a loved one. If that isn’t tough, I’m not sure what is. Career changes are humbling experiences. There’s no easy way around it.
Our egos take a hit... Our mental chatter begins...
“Where did I go wrong?”
“How did I get here?”
“What will my family think?”
“Am I a failure?”
“Will I EVER find a new job?”
Down the spiral of negativity you go. Your job was hard before- and now this!? What have you done to deserve this struggle? What will you do to face your new inner demons?
Let’s start with what you shouldn’t do: Ignore them. Doing so allows these demons to show up in interviews & meetings, whether you know it or not. Your perfect outfit and interview prep? Sabotaged by a psyche that screams, “I’M DESPERATE. I’M SCARED. HELP ME. I REALLY NEED THIS.”
Denying your denial? OK. How’d that last interview go? Did you miss the job and rationalize it? If so, it’s time to take a hard look in the mirror. It’s time, to face your demons.
If you’re feeling “off”, so too will those interviewing you. People hire people they like. If an hour is awkward together, they won’t risk 8+ a day with you. Put people at ease, by working on the comfort you have with yourself, first.
So... how do we get there? How do we emotionally & mentally prepare you for your job search & china phone number library interviews? The answers are simple and inspiring:
1. Be Vulnerable
Admit to yourself your lowest negative thought. Example: “I feel worthless.” Phrase it that way specifically with the word “feel” because it’s important. See what you did there? You showed bravery. You allowed your right brain to feel that emotion, and move past it. You allowed your left brain to provide facts that prove you’re not worthless. You allowed yourself to be a human being, and to progress.
2. Play That Funky Music
It’s hard to be depressed when hearing your favorite song. Push play on the positive. Need a suggestion? Try “That’s Not My Name” by the Ting Tings. When I hear & dance to it- I feel fierce, invincible, happy & ridiculous. Now you can too at the push of a button.
Our egos take a hit... Our mental chatter begins...
“Where did I go wrong?”
“How did I get here?”
“What will my family think?”
“Am I a failure?”
“Will I EVER find a new job?”
Down the spiral of negativity you go. Your job was hard before- and now this!? What have you done to deserve this struggle? What will you do to face your new inner demons?
Let’s start with what you shouldn’t do: Ignore them. Doing so allows these demons to show up in interviews & meetings, whether you know it or not. Your perfect outfit and interview prep? Sabotaged by a psyche that screams, “I’M DESPERATE. I’M SCARED. HELP ME. I REALLY NEED THIS.”
Denying your denial? OK. How’d that last interview go? Did you miss the job and rationalize it? If so, it’s time to take a hard look in the mirror. It’s time, to face your demons.
If you’re feeling “off”, so too will those interviewing you. People hire people they like. If an hour is awkward together, they won’t risk 8+ a day with you. Put people at ease, by working on the comfort you have with yourself, first.
So... how do we get there? How do we emotionally & mentally prepare you for your job search & china phone number library interviews? The answers are simple and inspiring:
1. Be Vulnerable
Admit to yourself your lowest negative thought. Example: “I feel worthless.” Phrase it that way specifically with the word “feel” because it’s important. See what you did there? You showed bravery. You allowed your right brain to feel that emotion, and move past it. You allowed your left brain to provide facts that prove you’re not worthless. You allowed yourself to be a human being, and to progress.
2. Play That Funky Music
It’s hard to be depressed when hearing your favorite song. Push play on the positive. Need a suggestion? Try “That’s Not My Name” by the Ting Tings. When I hear & dance to it- I feel fierce, invincible, happy & ridiculous. Now you can too at the push of a button.