This
time of the year most people create lengthy lists of things they want to
accomplish by the end of the year.
However, within a few weeks or months many of those New Year’s
resolutions are either forgotten or abandoned.
Below are a few tips on how to stick with your job search resolutions:
Get Clarity
When it
comes to making resolutions, you’re more likely to achieve them if you’re clear
and specific. Take the time to write down your goals and be honest about what
you really want. Don’t just say you want a job making lots of money if the
truth is that you want a job that will give you more time to spend with
family.
Take Inventory
Take
inventory of your true desires, wants and needs. Oftentimes we pursue goals because they are
what our spouse, parents or friends would want for us. Now is the time to get clear about whose
dream you’re really pursuing. If you’re pursuing someone else’s dream, now is
the time to change course.
Create Action Steps
Once you
get clear on your desires and goals it’s time to create simple action
steps. All action steps should be
“bite-sized” and easy to measure. For
example, if you want to get a new job, one action step might be to edit your
resume, while another action step would be to send the resume to a hiring
manager. While you don’t have the power to control whether the hiring manager
will interview you, you can control the actions necessary to get your resume on
their desk.
Remain Focused
Looking
for a job in this market is a long-term project. This means that you will need to sustain
momentum for months before you see any big results. To remain focused and avoid
getting frustrated, take the time to measure your results and reward yourself
for the effort.