Job Seeker Mindset Shifts 💭

“As you think, so you are” - Proverbs 23:7.
Your mindset may be keeping you back from being proactive and succeeding in your job search. Shift your thought process now and start moving forward to being employed.

Old Thoughts        -              New Thoughts

1. There's no work       💭      there's a job for me

2. I'll apply and hope for the best  💭  I'll follow up at reasonable intervals 

3. Too many people applied before me (I have no chance)  💭 I'll apply to be considered as well

4. A good salary is all I need  💭  I deserve fair salary, benefits & allowances 

5. I don't fully meet the job requirements  💭  I have transferable skills/ experience & I'm willing to learn

6. I don't have enough work experience  💭  my education, voluntary work, internships, courses, etc have prepared me for this role

7. I have to accept the salary they're offering  💭  I can negotiate a salary that's fair to me

8. I need to go up the 'career ladder'  💭  I need a rewarding career I enjoy that gives fulfillment and support

9. My experience is not valid or doesn't align  💭 my experience is unique and valuable along my career journey

10. I'll be happy when I get a job  💭  I'm contented while being ambitious