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Born from hard experience, these affirmations do two main things for job seekers:
- offer hope, confidence and comfort, helping you escape the anxiety and desperation that so often accompany job search
- guide you to actions you can take to be more effective in your job search
I developed many of these for myself when I was in the middle of job searches – one search lasted 2 long years, and I definitely needed help. Other people told me some of these, helping me reframe my mindset from “will I ever find a job?” to “I know I’ll find the right job.” I hope they provide similar help to you.
I allow myself to have some fun so I stay balanced and happy while I search for work.
I allow myself to feel down for a little while, to vent those feelings, and then move on.
The right job is out there for me – I know it in my bones!
Every day, with every action, I get closer to landing the right job for me.
I have so much to offer, it’s inevitable that I will be working soon.
When I know what I love to do, I am assured of a way to do it.
I leave no stone unturned in my job search.
I thank people for their advice, suggestions and information, and then take what is useful for my search.
I am clear about the challenges I love to tackle, the problems I love to solve, and the impact I can make.
I know exactly how to answer the question “so what are you looking for?” so people know how they can help me.
I know that my resume presents me effectively so people know what I have done and would like to do again.
When I am stuck, I get even more specific about the impact I want to make.
I ask people for advice and guidance, not for a job. This lets them off the hook and makes me easier to help.
I love using social media to keep myself active, including writing a blog on topics relevant to my field and skills.
I am sure that such affirmations can help in job searching process. But in my opinion it is better to write a professional resume and find a proofreading service in order to make it perfect! Such way of job searching is more effective
Hi Proofreading-Services.org,
Thanks for your comment. Based on what you’ve seen on my site, I am sure you understand that I am a big proponent of having a great resume that highlights your accomplishments, as well as a “marketing” cover letter, a solid networking plan, a strategy that involves informational interviews, applications, and tapping into the unadvertised job market. And job search is often a difficult and emotional process. Because it can be difficult to keep up your spirits and have confidence that you’ll land a job, I produced these affirmations. I believe in a comprehensive approach to job search, not simply one or two activities.
Best, Julie