Ready or not Three mantras for every job search

Ready or not Three mantras for every job searchReady or not Three mantras for every job searchBefore you attend that networking event or go searching for the latest in resumeadvice, take a moment, take a breath, and read these three items1. You have a new job.Consider your job search a new job all on its own. If youre currently employed, best practices say you should spend 15-20 hours a week on your job search. Unemployed? You need to dedicate 35-40 hours a week. In this market, you need to be committed to your search. If your time is limited, make sure youre focusing on the activities that will be most effective for your search.2. Everyone has a bad day.Having a bad day isnt nearly as bad if you have a plan for the day after. When you hit a speed bump and you will dont let it derail you. Instead, redouble your efforts for the next days hunt. Do everything you can to maintain momentum. Remember, its how you perform when things dont work out that defines you.3. Give yourself a gold star. Each week, take a moment to recognize the successes youve had with your job search, no matter how small they seem. The job search is a long process and there are many milestones along the way to that coveted job offer. Celebrating them can give you the confidence and momentum you need to get you there.Did you read those? Great Now go back and read them again, aloud if possible. Commit them to memory if you can. Youre going to find yourself coming back to them repeatedly throughout the course of your search. The search can be a difficult and lonely place, but only if you let it. Remind yourself that overnight success in the job search is not only unlikely, its almost completely impossible.