Commitment!!

Commitment is a key part of a job search. One must commit to a certain amount of time each day for the process then stick to the plan. It is okay, especially if you are still somewhat employed, to say that you will search certain days but skip others so long as you do what you say you will each and every week.

Commitment also means keeping your appointments with unemployment office counselors, support groups, contacts who offer you help, etc. Not showing up for a meeting, even if it is only for some free advice, shows a lack of interest in improving your situation. Professionals will not recommend you to their colleagues if they doubt that you will followed through as you could endanger their reputations and they will not risk such an occurrence.

Commitment is crucial to your future success. Make sure you understand and subscribe to this before beginning your quest for a better future!!

Thank You!

Thank you, these are two simple words that still mean an awful lot to hiring managers. Think about it for a moment, the number of people fighting for open jobs is extremely high and a manager might (misguidedly) interview 10 or 12 people for one position. By the end, they all start to look and sound very much similar. My guess is that maybe three or four will take the time to send a quick note of thanks (email is fine) for the time invested in meeting with them. Perhaps two will actually make a reference to something discussed. Quite likely, those folks will be among the people receiving call backs for a second interview. This is not new advice but it is a proven method to increase your odds of being hired. Since it costs nothing other than a few minutes of your time, I strongly suggest you start saying Thank you quite often!