Comments on: Frustration and Negativity: Job Search Sabotage

By: Diary of an unemployed graduate in the recession | TalentEgg Career Incubator

Fri, 15 May 2009 15:52:26 +0000

[...] frustrating as it is, it’s important I hold my head high. Pessimissim will not get me [...]

By: Tania

Tania — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:39:31 +0000

Desperation is definitely a turn-off. People like to work with others who are excited about the work they do, not people who are taking the job as any job, and taking it only because they need health insurance. It’s a waste of time to hire people with this attitude because they won’t last long in the position and you’ll be back out there trying to find someone else to fill it in no time. You know what? Starbucks offers health insurance. I think I’d go work at Starbucks rather than allow myself to be unemployed for 2 years.

By: Mark L. Olson

Mark L. Olson — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:09:19 +0000

I enthusiastically agree with every point you made Lindsay and I offer this thought for everyone sitting in front of their computer staring at a blank Word doc screen…you get one shot to make the perfect impression.

It takes a lot of intellectual and emotional effort to look at an opportunity, figure out exactly what they need, articulate exactly what you offer to satisfy that need better than anyone else, and do it with conviction free of your baggage. Anything less and you’re guaranteed to fail because there are 100 other good candidates who are going to treat that opportunity like it’s the only shot they take all year.

The biggest problem with allowing desparation to creep into your search and your brain is it feeds on itself. Every new rejection or silent phone or empty Inbox is another bite taken out of your confidence, spirit and self-esteem…if you allow it.

By: Allison Yochim

Allison Yochim — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:20:41 +0000

Great advice, Lindsay and Stephanie. I look forward to reading the follow-up post tomorrow.

By: Stephanie Lloyd

Stephanie Lloyd — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:39:59 +0000

Another great post Lindsay! I receive cover letters filled with frustration and desperation on a daily basis. It can’t be overstated: this will get you [job seekers] nowhere.

I know it can be hard at times, but it’s critical to stay positive and focused and keep moving forward. Radiating anger and self-pity has never worked before and it certainly will not work in this highly competitive job market.

Stephanie