Posts Tagged ‘Staying motivated’

Staying Motivated: The thing about jobs these days…

July 2nd, 2012

 By Paula Hoffart

 

20120613-171754.jpgIt is not looking good for me here people!

This is an email I received today from the University of Portland.
135 applicants.
For one job.

The saddest thing of all?

This isn’t the first or even the tenth email I’ve gotten like this.

The first time I heard a number like that I was floored. The second surprised. The third shocked. After the fifth, it was mildly humorous. By nine and ten it was downright depressing. And now on number 11 it is old news. » Read more: Staying Motivated: The thing about jobs these days…

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Staying Motivated: Staying Positive During a Job Search

May 31st, 2012

ByAng Lloyd

“A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

This rings true for any trying time, especially when one is having no luck at finding a job. In today’s difficult economic climate, it’s not uncommon to face multiple job rejections and possibly even become depressed about it. If you’re going through a tough job search, here are three useful tips to keep you upbeat and encourage you to keep at it.

1. Have a plan

It’s easy to go into panic mode if you’ve faced a traumatic situation, like getting fired or being » Read more: Staying Motivated: Staying Positive During a Job Search

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Staying Motivated: It’s Time To Have Your Best Year Ever!

December 29th, 2011

By The Personal Development Company

There are a lot of people that are simply sick and tired of watching year after year pass by, knowing that they have all been the same. If you are ready to make a change, to make a difference in your life, then you are going to want to make sure that you are setting some goals for yourself that you will want to accomplish before the new year arrives.

So many people simply focus on their goals for the following year, without realizing that they have not wrapped up everything from the current year. And since you are unable to move forward until you have resolved what you already have going on, you are going to want to take a little time to work on some things. Not doing this is why you might have found it difficult in the past to really get that “new year” fresh start. » Read more: Staying Motivated: It’s Time To Have Your Best Year Ever!

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