It Is Attitude, Not Skills that Set You Apart

It Is Attitude, Not Skills that Set You Apart Terrence Seamons post Dead Wood, No Passion hits the mark! At a picnic with friends, a friend/hiring manager was lamenting over the lack of passionate candidates. Sure, there are lots of unemployed seekers, but he couldnt find one witha fire in their belly. So the recommendation made is to look inward and outward. How are you coming across? These are the recommendations of Terry: Positive Energy Although its a bummer to be out of a job, you cant let it drag you down. Somehow you must master your outlook. Stop holding on to the past. Let go of the banana. Remind yourself that you are still intact, that you still have your strengths. Focus on your objective. Focus on the future. Continuous Research Anyone committed to their job search nowadays has to be in continuous research mode. In other words, make sure that your feelers are out for information about whats happening in (and around) the business world. If you are not already a news junkie, become one. Stay abreast of whats going on in the fields of your greatest interest. Problem Solving The employers that you would like to work for have problems. Do you know what they are? Do you see yourself as the solution? Can you convey that to them? Lifelong Learning When an employer looks at you, do they see Miss Havesham (the Dickens character from Great Expectations), someone whose clock stopped years ago? Or do they see someone who is learning, trying new things, experimenting, and ever curious about the world? Passion Finally, lets look at passion. What is it? And how do you display it in your demeanor? Passion is strongly felt love for something, that shows up in your eyes, your face, your gestures, and your voice. You cant fake it. My friend John had that it that made him enjoyable to be around. He was positive, open to new opportunities and for the most part inquisitive. John is an engineer and was recently recruited and landed a splendid job in a far away state. It is happening! It will happen for you too!