• The successful person makes a habit of doing what the failing person doesn’t like to do. (Thomas Edison)

  Thinking is the hardest thing you can do

  If you call me about your job search, you'll probably ask me, "What do you think I should do next?

  I welcome the question. My job is thinking about improving jobs and job searches. I think about your question every single day. I set aside time to think about your question.

  Here's how I THINK

  I take a sheet of paper. Write the date and time at the top. Next I write a question. It is always related to your job or job search. Then I spend at least 15 minutes writing down ideas. I like to come up with at least 3 ideas. Usually I come up with 10. I make notes about each idea.

  I act on only a few ideas. Those ideas always make a difference. Whether I get an actionable idea or not, my creative juices have started flowing. I find that for the rest of the day I come up with new ideas, explore new possibilities, and get more done.

  Feel free to ask me what I think you should do. Also take the time to think about what you should do yourself.

   

  My 11 hour series on how to get a job is availble at www.agicc.com/job-search-training.htm . It goes through step by step instructions on how to prove your accomplishments on a resume and in an inteview.

   

  Bryan Dilts has spent 16 years "Connecting the best people with the best companies." His seminars on job searching have opened a lot of minds, and help people make serious improvements to their careers. www.howtoreallygetagreatjob.com can get you started.

  July 6th, 2009 at 9:41 am

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