The top courses to help you get hired January 2018

The top courses to help you get hired January 2018 by Michael Cheary OK, 2018. Let’s do this… We might not be able to help you stick to all of your resolutions this year. But with thousands of courses and qualifications available on reed.co.uk right now, we can help you find a new passion â€" whether it’s kick-starting your career, or simply picking up a new skill. Let’s face it, it beats a gym membership.To help you make 2018 the year of you, here are three of the top courses you could be taking in January:IT Support Technician Always wanted to work in tech? You’ve come to the right place.This IT Support Technician Bundle comes with everything you need to break into the IT industry â€" whether you’ve worked in a similar role before or not.Made up of five separate certifications, including the hugely popular CompTIA A+ course, you’ll get to grips with key tech fundamentals, such as operating systems, networking and troubleshooting.All exams are included as part of the package, and there are no prerequisites to g et started, making it the perfect choice for someone with no previous experience.Once completed, you’ll even be able to call yourself a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate. Which aside from looking impressive on your CV to potential employers, will enable you to apply for IT Support roles right away. A role which could pay up to £30,000 per year.Career satisfaction, more money, and a fancy acronym? What’s not to like?What do I need?  Internet connection.How long will it last?  Each certification could take as little as 12 hours to complete.Perfect for:  People who have gone past ‘turning it off and on again’.IT Support Technician courseCisco Working in tech doesn’t necessarily mean fixing things.Cisco, the world leader in networking, want to make it easier for people to connect, communicate and engage with each other. And a large part of that comes down to a greater understanding of the systems we use.This Cisco CCNA Bundle is a self-paced, online course which will co ver everything from routing and switching through to wireless networks and security.It’s the industry standard for anyone looking to work as a Network Engineer, IT Manager or Consultant. And as it also includes the foundation CCENT qualification as part of the bundle, you don’t need any previous networking knowledge to get going.Even if you aren’t big on books, you can reap the rewards â€" thanks to the range of quizzes, educational games and exam simulators.So you can get up-to-speed and get qualified quicker than you can say ‘Wide Area Network optimization’.What do I need?  A passion for technology.How long will it last?  12 months.Perfect for:  People who love to network.Cisco CCNA courseSix SigmaDo you work best when telling other people how to work?Six Sigma is a disciplined process-improvement program, specifically designed to help people improve the quality and performance of their projects.Split into different certifications, or ‘belts’, each level will take so mewhere between 40 and 60 hours to complete.Not only will you gain an in-depth knowledge of all aspects within the phases of the D-M-A-I-C (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) framework, you’ll also be given practical examples of how to apply them in the workplace.So whether it’s being able to identify impediments and improve the quality of your projects, or come up with quantifiable metrics to measure success, this course will have you covered.It’s also being offered at more than £200 off of the RRP all throughout the month. Because, you know, January…What do I need?  Previous experience managing projects.How long will it last?  Around 60 days (self-paced).Perfect for:  People who want to get their black belt one day.Lean Six Sigma courseNot sure which course is right for you?  View all available courses now.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Su bmit you agree to the Features

Finding a Job as a Lawyer

Finding a Job as a Lawyer Life in a tiny town sure has its way of making things seem either unreachable or totally easy. Needless to say, I thought  finding a job as a lawyer would be uncomplicated and straightforward after college. As a child and before settling on one idea, you think of all kinds of professions you could pick from once you grow up, nonetheless, life has a way of changing things for you. As a poor child, I always knew I wanted to be an attorney like televisions Perry Mason (Raymond Burr). Law school cant prepare you for everything. As an adult, Ive moved away from that little town I grew up in and found myself in the crowded city life. This is certainly an eye opening experience. The people are different, the food is different heck, everything is different from what I knew. Here, finding a job as a lawyer is going to be difficult. Hundreds of people apply for one position and the competition is steep. If you werent top of your class, this task could prove even more challenging. What makes the search for a position easier is the ability to network online. Whats more is that you can apply for jobs and even do your background checks on the companies you wish to work with while sitting at PJs Coffee House. Connecting with social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogger (Google+) and even Facebook will help you stay in touch with like-minded people. In addition, your search for a entry level position takes on a broader prospective. Getting those recommendations through LinkedIn can boost your hiring potential inasmuch as following other law professionals on Twitter. Dismissing social media as a means of enriching a job search is a costly mistake that many people make. One friend suggests that I volunteer my skills and knowledge in the community through the pro Bono project or public defenders office. Researching a case is such an crucial aspect of the job and if I can free up time for the public defender, I could earn a multitude of brownie points. At the end of the day, this could make finding a job as a lawyer simpler as I will meet key people who will likely spread the word about what a grand attorney I am going to be. As it turned out, working for free paid off. The right people took notice of me and my need to succeed. The drive and level of dedication I displayed impressed them enough to give me a chance to earn a spot in their office. Finding a job as a lawyer wasnt as difficult as I thought, all I had to do was be myself.

Personal Branding Interview Barbara Findlay Schenck - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Barbara Findlay Schenck - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I Spoke to Barbara Findlay Schenck, who is a marketing strategist and small business advocate, author of Small Business Marketing for Dummies and Selling Your Business for Dummies, and co-author of Branding for Dummies and Business Plans Kit for Dummies, Second Edition. In this interview, Barbara talks about branding, the brands that have stood out in 2010 so far, if a small business owner should be the voice of their company, discusses if everyone needs to be a marketer now, and what shes learned from book publishing. What is the one essential thing that everyone has to know about branding? People need to know that branding isn’t a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. No matter who you are or what you do, you have a brand â€" whether you’ve consciously built one or not. When people see or hear your name, they automatically unlock a stored-up set of impressions and beliefs that comprise your brand in their minds, which is where brands live. The only variable is whether or not the brand you have is the brand you want, which comes down to whether you’ve carefully and consistently built your brand by projecting the right messages into the market, or whether you’ve allowed random, unplanned impressions build your brand for you. Branding is the route to making sure the brand image people link to your name is the brand image you want them to have and hold in their minds. What corporate and product brands have really stood out in 2010 and why? For very different reasons, two brands have dominated 2010 news: Apple and Tiger Woods. I’m hard-pressed to find two more different brand stories, or two stories that better prove that brands are powerful and valuable assets in good times and bad. Apple stands out for announcing a new product capable of propelling the brand’s long-standing promise of cool innovation to all-new heights. Tiger Woods stands out for announcing a personal lifestyle completely counter to his well-etched brand promise of discipline, integrity and dedication. While Apple’s announcement deepened market commitment to its brand promise and Tiger Wood’s announcement shattered market beliefs and trust, both proved that in good times and bad, strong brands are powerful assets. Consider: Would the arrival of the iPad have been anywhere near as newsworthy, anticipated, or enthusiastically greeted if it hadn’t ridden into the market on the magic carpet of the Apple brand? And would any other personal brand have received the media coverage, market interest, and second-chance opportunity that Tiger Woods experienced over the past months? These major 2010 brand stories both prove that powerful brands benefit from a wealth of awareness and emotional connection in both the best and worst of times. Does a small business owner have to be the voice of the business? Can he or she stay out of the media? So long as a small business owner is the leader of the business and not an absentee owner, and unless part of the owner’s personal brand is to be a media recluse, he or she needs to be an audible and visible representative of the business both internally and externally. But that doesn’t mean the leader should be the only face of the business. If an owner is trying to build an organization bigger than his or her own identity â€" either to seize market opportunities or to prepare for an eventual sale â€" then the last thing the owner wants is the be the company’s one and only credible representative. That’s why smart small business owners build two complementary brands â€" a strong personal brand and an even stronger business brand that’s represented by the owner and also by a team of experienced, reliable, well-branded individuals who together represent the expertise behind the business brand, with each being the voice of the business depending on the issue and talking point . True or false: does everyone have to be a marketer now? True. Only a few years ago marketing messages were controlled by a few. Calls to businesses went through switchboards that offered a uniform greeting. Letters were typed, proofed, and sent out on business letterhead. Marketing communications were produced by a single department and placed through approved media channels. Today, none of the same rules apply. Today, everyone is and needs to be a brand builder and marketer. Whether they work independently or for employers, people answer their own phones, send their own emails, and post their own marketing messages online, representing themselves and the businesses they work for. That’s why it’s important for every single person to understand why and how to market and brand. It’s also why it’s necessary for every business to share the company’s marketing message and brand promise with all employees, because â€" unlike ever before â€" every single communication is now capable of contributing to or detracting from business and pe rsonal success. What have you learned from publishing multiple books? A lot! I’ve learned that there’s a sea of difference between knowing about a topic and figuring out how to explain that topic in a way that others can grasp and learn it, too. I’ve learned more about research, and editing, and condensing, and deleting than I ever thought possible. I’ve learned that editors are worth their weight in gold. And mostly, I’ve learned that if you can publish a book you have reason to be very grateful, because books give thoughts a life of their own and give authors the amazing opportunity to reach people they’d likely never meet otherwise. Books lead to opportunities like this interview. And for that I’m both amazed and grateful. Thank you! Barbara Findlay Schenck is a marketing strategist and small business advocate. She is the author of Small Business Marketing for Dummies and Selling Your Business for Dummies, and co-author of Branding for Dummies and Business Plans Kit for Dummies, Second Edition. A graduate of Oregon State University, she began her career in Honolulu, where she was admissions director and writing instructor at Hawaii Loa College (now part of Hawaii Pacific University) before joining the staff of Hawaiis largest public relations firm. Seven years later she moved with her husband, Peter, to Southeast Asia to manage a community development program for the Peace Corps in Malaysia.. In 1980 they founded a marketing agency in Oregon which was one of the Northwests Top 15 at the time of its sale in 1995. Following the sale, they packed up writing projects and moved with their son to Italy for nearly two years.

Who is the Most Ideal Employer for Finance Professionals

Who is the Most Ideal Employer for Finance Professionals The battle for talent in the finance space is fierce, from Goldman Sachs to  Amazon, top finance professionals  have a wealth of brilliant and diverse employers to choose from. But who is the most ideal employer among them all? The 2018 eFinancialCareers Ideal Employer Report surveyed over 6,000 financial professionals globally,  who were asked to name their top three companies to work for. More than 2,800 companies were named at least once. Respondents ranked 20 attributes for companies on a scale, with those scoring a six or seven deemed“important. Financial professionals then rated their three ideal employers based on how strong they believed companies were in the important attributes. Gold for Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs returns to the top the of the eFinancialCareers Ideal Employers Report, due to extremely high scoring on sections such as competitive salaries, competitive bonuses, and industry leadership. One of their fiercest competitors, JP Morgan, came in a close second with high scoring in competitive bonuses and competitive  salaries as well. What is evident from this piece of research is that a mixture of reward and leadership is hugely attractive for  finance talent, with over 200,0000 applicants gunning for analyst  positions at Goldman Sachs in 2016, and only 2% landing a position showing the lure of working at what can be widely considered the top-rated finance company in the world. Tech is slowly taking over For a third time running, the tech behemoth  Google, finished third in the report due to high scoring primarily on innovation, working hours and office environment. Beating the like of HSBC and Morgan Stanley, it shows that even in the financial space, a companys culture and employer brand is just as important as bonuses and salaries! This focus on culture is exemplified in the scoring of other tech giants such as Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft, whom all placed in top the 30 of the rankings respectively. The importance of a dynamic environment and the ability to create your own path as individual  reigned supreme throughout them all. Working in finance is not all about your finances Sure three of the top five companies were rated highest by competitive salary, but what we are starting to see is the true  benefit of having a strong employer brand. The report shows the rise in popularity of elements such as environment, culture and more creeping into the mix of employer attractiveness. More and more finance professionals are eying moves to tech sectors. Speaking to John Benson, Founder of eFinancialCareers, he said: This report shows that the sector needs to change their approach when promoting their employer brand and culture whilst advertising open positions. In order to attract and retain the best talent, the game plan can’t just be around money. There needs to be an added focus on organizational culture and the work itself. The tech industry has been ahead on this for a while now and seeing the likes of Google and Amazon challenging the financial giants to attract smart financial professionals shows that financial institutions need to adapt to attract or retain the best talent. Lets not get it twisted. Money is and will always be an important factor when it comes to choosing your  career path. But it doesnt  always have the only deciding factor What we are seeing is that people, no matter what sector they are in, want to come into a place of work that cultivates a culture they are proud to be a part of and a place where they can build their careers and  work on challenging projects. On top of being paid a salary that is fair and motivates them to come to work ready to be as productive as they can be.

Choosing The Perfect CV Builder For Your Career

Choosing The Perfect CV Builder For Your Career If you want to create a professional CV but don’t feel confident in going it alone, a CV builder could be the ideal solution for you. An online CV building tool will allow you to enter your skills and experience within a rigid structure that reduces the chances of mistakes being made.Photo Credit- cvease.comHowever, there are lots of CV builders on the market, so you need to ensure that you choose one that meets your needs. If you want a CV that will win interviews in your industry, then you need to consider the following factors.1. User friendlinessThe tool you choose should work efficiently, be easy to navigate and allow you to complete your CV in a short amount of time. Using a CV builder that you don’t find instinctive to use will result in wasted time and potentially a CV that you’re not happy with.evalSpend some time playing around with the user interface of a builder before you commit to using it â€" avoid the situation of getting half way through your CV and then decidi ng you can’t finish it.2. Template styleThe structure and format of your finished CV are essential factors in attracting and impressing employers, so you need to scrutinise the template carefully. A good template should be simple and logically laid out with clearly divided sections.Avoid picking a template with too many quirky features like photos and loud colour schemes â€" these can overcrowd the design and distract recruiters from the content. The builder you select should allow you to preview you finished CV as you build it and give you some sort of control over design features like fonts, colours and borders.3. PriceMany CV builders are free but some can cost you several dollars per month. It may be tempting to opt for a free one but often the paid builders provide extra features such as premium CV templates and personal websites. Weigh up the pros and cons of each builder and decide if you need to invest any cash into the creation of your CV.4. CV download formatsThe final f ormat of the document you download your CV can have big effects on your job search, so make sure you understand your options. An editable format like Word will allow you to make changes to your CV after it has been downloaded and allow recruiters to do the same.If a builder only allows you to download an non-editable format such as PDF, then you will be restricted from making any edits outside of the tool itself.Once you’ve selected a CV builder, it’s still your responsibility to fill it with compelling well-written content. Research the requirements of your target employers and ensure that you are including the most sought after skills and knowledge throughout your CV.evalOnce you’ve created your CV, you should check it for any grammar or spelling mistakes prior to using it in the job market, or even get a friend to proofread it for you.

Why a Side Hustle

Why a Side Hustle [Article republished from “Mondays with Mike â€" 3/5/18” email newsletter  ==  Subscribe to get weekly newsletter in your inbox plus FREE REPORT] As youre driving home from another day in the salt mines (no, it probably isnt that badbut at times it seems that way), you think about getting out. No matter what industry youre in or job you have within it, at some time youve probably thought, I gotta get out of here. When it gets bad enough, or when reality slaps you upside the head, that is when I find people reassess things.   And this is when the side hustle starts to come into the picture as a thought, as a possible path to freedom. And whether that freedom is extra cash to make life easier, or being able to chuck the day job and work for yourself, it is the entry point that gives hope and breathes life into that new future. So today I wanted to share a little about the whys of taking on a side hustle, so you can know if it is right for you. So what are some of the reasons? Pay off Debts This is a biggie.   The Dave Ramsey  Show on the radio is caller after caller sharing their struggle of getting out of debt. Sometimes it is the credit card balance that got out of hand from extended unemployment, or an illness that racked up hospital bills,  or just bad spending habits. Or it is student loan debt.   You know, that $80,000 of student loans you racked up while you were trying to find yourself or pursue your degree.   Where the government gave you the ability to spend whatever you want and go wherever you qualified for and pursue whatever degree interested youregardless of the financial viability of that career.   And now you find yourself doing something entirely different than your degree (if you even ended up getting the degree at all) and still saddled with the debt. Or it is the car loan.   And every month they ask for their piece of the pie before you get yours.   Yeah, you have the nice shiny new vehicle for the first year.   Then you find a few years down the road it is worth half as much and you have no money for the next one.   So the cycle continues. Or it is the nice house.   Its the American Dream of home ownership, right?   But what happens when that house also comes with a steep price tag that takes a third or half your paycheck?   Then youre a slave to your house. So lets say youve got this debt on your back.   It creates real stress.   You may not realize it but it is there.   And if you have a job loss or other financial crisis hit, you could find yourself one paycheck away from having the whole house of cards collapse. This is where a side hustle that generates $1,000 to $2,000 a month could be what helps you banish that debt for good and regain your freedom.   You could wipe out the credit card debt in six months to a year working Dave Ramseys Baby Steps.   For student loan debt it could take a couple years and might require lifestyle changes as well.   But the side hustle will generate the momentum and the excitement as you see yourself cutting those balances and creating a Debt Snowball. Home Purchase So maybe youve got your debt handled now but you need cash or extra income to help you buy your first or next home. Ive been there where the home you want to buy is just out of reach for your income or the amount of down payment youve saved up. And you feel that if you keep saving and waiting, home prices (with or without inflation) will keep your dream home just out of reach. So how do you close that gap? Well getting side income, whether working a second job, or freelance work, or a side hustle (where you have a mini-side business that costs almost nothing to start), separately, or along with significant cuts in your monthly spending, will start you down the road to getting that home. When you add income without adding significant expenses, you radically change your money situation.   And you find those things you thought were out of reach (including home ownership or living in your dream home) quickly become possible. Vacation Fund Maybe collecting expensive toys or living in the nice house isnt your thing.   But traveling to exotic destination or just getting away from the day to day dreariness of work life is something that makes life worth living. But you spend your entire paycheck each month from your day job.   You just dont have any wiggle room to pay for that vacation. So what do you do? Some people take on a second job in the evening, especially over the holidays when the retail industry is hiring temporary help that time of year. But why not do it all year long and build the cash for amazing vacation experiences youll cherish for a lifetime?   Whether that is swimming with the dolphins, or seeing the Great Wall of China, or going on a safari in Africa, or seeing the great architecture of the great cities in Europe.   The world is out there for you to explore. And building several thousand dollars a month in a side hustle or part time job can often create the opportunity for you to take that awesome vacation every six months.   Or you could save up for an over-the-top, once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience by saving up for a year or two. Or if you like to do freelance work, you could even work that into work and travel for several years by building up a side hustle freelance business. Building Your Retirement Nest Egg As you enter your 40s it begins, in your 50s it is starting to become real, in your 60s it has arrived.   That retirement thing is looming. And if youre like most people you havent saved enough and are looking at the real prospects of having to work in retirement.   And those prospects arent pretty as age discrimination becomes real and health issues could derail your ability to work. According to the research, the average retirement savings for families aged 50 to 55 is $124,831. For families aged 56 to 61, its $163,577. Those figures are far less than the $1 million that many experts recommend as a target for retirement savings. While Social Security can supplement existing retirement savings, the  average monthly retirement benefit  of $1,329 may not be enough to fill the gap. Heres where the side hustle can help you in a couple ways. First is you create income that builds your nest egg so you can hit your target retirement savings goal so you dont have to have a job in retirement if you dont want to. Secondly you can start a side hustle that you could continue into retirement.   That is a great option for something that can create a passive income.   Then, coupled with savings and social security (assuming it isnt bankrupt) you could have enough income to muddle through.   Or even live well depending on the success of your side hustle. And if you start now.   Whether youre in your 40s or 50s, you could have this business rolling right along by the time you hit your 60s and retirement. Create a Cool Lifestyle So maybe you just want to live better.   Have the toys the boat, the RV, a plane.   Or have the country club membership.   Or provide for your kids education whether that is private school, or moving to a better school district for public school, or building their college fund. That is one of the great things about having money.   It opens doors and creates opportunities that otherwise would not be available. Or you can have cool experiences.   It could be reasonably priced things even like taking the kids indoor skydiving or doing indoor cart racing.   Or going skydiving or hang gliding or ziplining. Life is too short to not have fun.   So build that Fun Fund and go take life by the horns. Hopefully you got a few ideas from this article.   If you did, I hope you were inspired to consider taking on a side hustle. Is now the right time to start?   Well if you listen to side hustle podcasts at all the guest they have on often say the one thing theyd tell someone who is considering a side hustle that they wish they were told when they were starting out was this. The best time to start your side hustle was 20 years ago.   The second best time is NOW.   Things will rarely get better than they are now and by starting youll begin your journey. And your side hustle will likely evolve as your career has evolved.   But until you start you wont really find out what your best side hustle will be or where it will lead you. So start today! Thinking a side hustle might be worth checking out?   Shoot me an email and we can discuss your situation specifically.

10 Secrets of Successful Job Seekers

10 Secrets of Successful Job Seekers I’ve met a lot of job seekers over the years. The successful ones â€" the ones who land jobs faster â€" approach their job search similarly. Here are the 10 job search secrets that set the best job seekers apart from average candidates. These secrets made all the difference: Treat their job search as a full-time job You may feel entitled to take some time off if you’ve been laid off, but don’t delay the inevitable. Once you decide to start searching for a job, maintain momentum until you secure a written job offer. It is easy to become the family’s errand runner or caretaker, or feel the urge to start a DIY project during working hours. Job seekers who devoted 30+ hours a week, 8amâ€"5pm to job search-related activities fell into a productive routine. Even if you are working, setting aside time every week to dedicate to your job search will ensure you stay on track. Aren’t afraid to ask for help One of the hardest things for most people to do is ask for help. The reality is, almost everyone you know wants to help you if they can. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask. The more specific your request, the easier it will be for your friends to help in the right way. At a picnic, one job seeker discovered his neighbor worked for a company he was interested in working for. He asked his neighbor some questions and then asked for a referral to someone in the accounting department. It didn’t result in a job offer, but it did get him an interview for an unposted job. If you aren’t sure what you want to do next, this is exactly the type of help you can ask for. Carefully select people who know you well, and ask if they can help you brainstorm possible career options. Know their strengths and weaknesses When you can specifically pinpoint what you are good at doing and can communicate that message, it serves you well. Your network can offer more help, and during interviews you’ll exude more confidence. Immediately assess your strengths and weaknesses. Be realistic about what you are qualified to do. Now begin to craft your answer to “what do you do?” Know what they want to do When asked what you want to do, never say you are keeping your options open or you’ll do anything. Zero in on the specific types of roles that interest you and why you think you’d be a good fit. Once you begin communicating this, your contacts will be better able to keep an eye out for similar jobs. And don’t worry, well-meaning contacts will still let you know about other jobs that they hear about. Kept in touch with past colleagues and network It might feel awkward or even embarrassing to reach out to people you used to work with, but don’t let your emotions limit your actions. I can’t tell you the number of times job seekers have told me that they got a lead on a job from someone they used to work with. Identified target companies Companies won’t always share jobs on the major job boards. In order to find some jobs, you will want to identify companies that hire the types of positions you are looking for. Savvy job seekers have actually conducted informational meetings with company insiders and have learned about upcoming jobs not posted anywhere yet. This can only happen if you are strategically networking with people who work for companies you reach out to. Had a backup plan Even the best laid plans can flop. Sometimes the search just takes longer than you can afford (financially or mentally). Employers can rescind offers or personal finances can change. There may come a time when you need to implement “plan B.” Plan B may be a job where you can immediately begin earning money, relocating, or taking a less-than-desirable job for the short term. Having a backup plan offers peace of mind in case the unexpected occurs and lets you focus on your job search without panicking. Embraced social media Everyday I hear stories about how assertive job seekers reach out to people on social media to get on their radar and ultimately land a job. And in survey after survey, employers admit that social media is becoming one of their top resources for sourcing talent. Social media isn’t a magic wand or a quick fix, so don’t expect miracles. Instead, learn how to use it to interact with people, acquire industry news, and build an online reputation that serves as an employer magnet. This will make it easier for employers to find you and your capabilities. Prepared for interviews Experienced job seekers learned how important it was to thoroughly research the company, employees they’d be interviewing with, and rehearsed answering interview questions out loud. They have learned through trial and error what it takes to really nail an interview. Sought accountability Successful job seekers either held themselves accountable or identified a friend who could dole out the tough love. Most of the action items required during a job search are unfamiliar or unpleasant to job seekers. It takes discipline to follow through on the undesirable, yet, essential action items required during job search. They persistently follow up after applying for a job, reach out to people they’ve been referred to, and even thank contacts for their introductions. Sending “thank-yous,” learning about job search trends, and systematically looping back with previous contacts are just some of the daily activities job seekers will block off on their calendars. Finding a partner to hold you accountable if you need that push is also an option. Who doesn’t need a coach to keep them motivated? BONUS: Had the right mental outlook Job seekers who stayed motivated found outlets to balance out the rejection and uncertainty they faced. Some volunteered at community organizations, others meditated, some even signed up for classes at the YMCA. These activities rounded out the week, and gave them something to think about besides their job search. Your self-esteem and attitude are always visible, so take care of yourself! I’m compensated by University of Phoenix for this blog and as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.