Studies have found that the most effective job seekers possess three essential attitudes that improve their chances of finding employment.

Attitude # 1 - Self-DisciplineThe most effective job seekers demonstrate self-discipline in every area of their job search.  Whether it's the application process or an interview, they're willing to do the work required of each task. The self-disciplined job seeker is able to create a solid job search strategy that includes long-term goals and daily activities that will help them achieve those goals.  For example, the self-disciplined job seeker may want to apply to 100 jobs in 30 days, he/she would therefore apply to 3 to 4 jobs a day to reach that goal while tracking their efforts.   The self-disciplined job seeker doesn't rely on excuses only action.

Attitude #2 - Healthy Self-EsteemA job seeker with healthy self-esteem is not easily rattled by rejection.  He/she measures their success not by the number of "yes's" they receive but by the amount of things they have done which are in their control.  For example, if the job seeker knows that he/she has applied to 100 jobs each month, and still has not received a job offer, the lack of an offer does not rattle him/her because he/she knows that he/she did the work.  Because of this job seeker's healthy self-esteem he/she can push forward in the face of rejection where other might give up.

Attitude #3 - Commitment To ExcellenceA job seeker who is committed to excellence doesn't just haphazardly apply to 100 jobs; but he/she carefully applies to each job, doing the research and strategizing necessary.  The job seeker makes sure that the resume and cover letter is customized for each position and would prefer to apply to fewer jobs if that's what it takes to apply with the amount of care necessary to increase their chances of an interview.