Looking for the perfect job, like looking for the perfect mate, opens you up to the potential of rejection and fear. Worrying about whether you will be liked in an interview or whether your current boss will find out your interviewing or whatever other anxiety ridden thoughts you can conjure up, won’t make the process of finding and securing a job any easier. When you operate from a position of doubt and fear, you will attract situations and people that might not be right for you.  Seld-doubt signals to the world that you are questioning your own value and self-worth. Doubting yourself is a way for you to unconsciously sabotage your efforts, holding you back from truly reaching your highest potential. There is a difference when you have a conscious feeling or your follow your gut instinct whether a job is right for you or not.  But doubt, at its core, questions your intuition causing you to feel unsure and well, scared s#!%less.

When you allow doubt to paralyze your efforts you set up barriers towards your forward progress.  Instead of dealing with issues related to why you are not getting a job, a promotion, or the career you dreamed of, living in doubt keeps you in a place of fear and far away from the path to resolution and ultimately peace of mind. Making the most out of any given situation challenges you to push doubt aside and forces you to take action even if you feel you are not ready to make a move.  There is no right or wrong time.  There is no right or wrong choice.  By not choosing you have made a choice, but you have to ask yourself whether you have chosen from a place of confidence or from a place of fear.

Doubting sends a message whether it’s on a job interview or in your current job that you are “just not sure” and that relays a weakness that will not help you project the image you want when looking for a job or, in keeping the one you have. When you live in doubt about your job you are basically saying, “I don’t know if I’m worth it” which prevents you from getting what you really want on every level.

The next time you fear the unknown about your career and you doubt you know which direction to choose, sit with it for awhile and ask yourself what might be holding you back? You may be surprised that if you are truly honest with your intentions and begin to have a deeper understanding and appreciation for your value and your worth, you will automatically gain the courage it takes to push doubt aside and replace it with a little courage and a lot of fortitude.

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Living within your safety zone may not necessarily make you all that safe.   Stepping out of your comfort zone whether it’s quitting a job you don’t like, standing up for yourself and going for that promotion and job you just don’t think you deserve, will make you stronger and more courages. Trusting in yourself and knowing you have something to fall back on, will help you take the necessary steps in what could be a paralyzing process – believing in yourself and trusting your own career instincts.

When your career takes a turn for the worse, when the job offers aren’t materializing and you can’t seem to find anyone who will listen, trusting in yourself and knowing that you can and should take steps towards getting out of your comfort zone may be your only way out. If you wait for there to a “safe zone” for you to act, you may never gain the courage to pursue your goals no matter how big, no matter how small.  Your safety net can and will trap you into staying where you are in your career whether you secretly choose to make a change or not. Change in inevitable whether you know what is at the end of the road or not.  Believing that you should only take the safe way out could let you miss opportunities when taking a risk seems a better option.

When you start believing you are worthy of the career you truly want, you will miraculously invite the support you will need to make it happen. If you stop worrying about failing or not achieving your dreams you will rid yourself of the false sense of security you have come to know in favor of the unknown.  Opening yourself up to the possibilities of the unknown will help you better trust your own instincts when it’s time to make a change in your career or accept the next job offer.

So rather than relying on fear as your guide in knowing when it’s time to make a change, trust in yourself without the safety net you’ve become so use to and take a chance. It’s okay to fall, you’ll get up again.  It’s okay if you don’t get the first job offer out of school or the promotion you’ve been eyeing, it’s just not meant to be. Dwelling on what you don’t have or what you can’t seem to get is not going to help you move forward. So what if you don’t get what you want the first time out of the gate, if you don’t try you won’t know what you do want when it does finally come along. Knowing you are in control no matter what the outcome will allow you to make the best out of every situation.  Go ahead and throw away that safety net and learn how to fly-chances are you may go higher than you ever imagined.

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We all have our thresholds of enduring levels of pain. Whether you are able to stand a trip to the dentist or endure the long lines as you stand in the checkout, we all have our breaking points.  Knowing your threshold of pain and what you are willing to endure when it comes to your job search is an important aspect of finding and sticking to the task.  Some people LOVE the chase.  Interviewing, networking, meeting new people and holding onto the hope that maybe, just maybe, the next one will be the right one and they can stop looking-even if for a little while.  And then there are some no matter how good or bad things are, will always feel the pain of the process and tough it out no matter how hard things become.  Choosing to “fight or flight” in your job search will separate the weak from the strong.

Your job search is an endurance test.  It not only helps you build the resolve you need to fight for what you want but it helps you build good survival skills that will be necessary once you do get the job you want. Knowing which of these skills you can turn into assets will help you better define and determine your fear factor quota. Let’s break it down simply.  You’ve heard the expression, “motivated by fear.”  Well no other place is that more evident than when someone has lost a job, can’t pay the bills or is desperate to survive. Your motivation by fear of job loss or not finding a job can be used to actually BENEFIT you in helping you move forward and past whatever it is that is holding you back.

Defining your job fears by simply listing out what truly holds a grip on you will help you to move past your fears and will help motivate you into action.  If your fears stem from not feeling worthy of a good paying job, a title or a promotion, or maybe you lack confidence that you can succeed or maybe you are afraid to succeed, identifying what holds you back will help you move onto the next phase in your job search-recovery. Being able to boldly look fear in the eye and allow it to actually motivate you will truly help you step into the light and away from whatever it is that is not allowing you to succeed.

Knowing how to identify, release, recover and move on from your job search fears will help you to realize that the only thing standing in the way of your next, best job is you.

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As you find yourself on our career journey, treat the process with joyous anticipation and wonder. By worrying what you will get from the interview, you deny yourself the opportunity to enjoy the moment and miss out on what you could learn from the company, its employees and the environment. When you take a risk by opening yourself up to new possibilities you create a deeper sense of your surroundings, the company and whether or not you will likely “fit in.”  Enter the interview meeting without expectation, concern or negative anticipation and see what mysteries unfold.

Treating your job search like an adventure holds excitement and offers you limitless possibilities of accepting something new and different into your life.  Remove the worry, fear, doubt and concern about finding your next job and you will elevate yourself to a higher level.  By embracing the process you open yourself up and who knows what type of job offer awaits you that you may not have even considered!

Like savoring a fantastic meal, think of your job search as the main course in a menu filled with appetizing possibilities. Knowing how to select a fine wine to go with your meal, or whether you will order the special Baked Alaska dessert ahead of time or try whatever the chef recommends opens you to a fantasy of delights.  Like ordering your favorite meal or sampling something new, your job search has the potential of opening new and wonderful opportunities, introductions and delightful outcomes if you savor the moment.

Having faith in your accomplishments and knowing what you want from your next job by clearly focusing your intentions through prayer, meditation or silent introspection will help you stay open to the abundance of opportunities and new experiences that await you when you are mentally, physically and emotionally available. Knowing that you are in charge of your career destiny puts you in a much better place than if you were to blindly move forward in fear hoping that someone will offer you a job and freak out when the offer does not come.

When you open yourself up to the unexpected by taking a risk, and by savoring the wait your job search will feel less like an obligation and more like an adventure. You will learn to appreciate what you have and your job search will take on a whole new meaning. You may actually just have a little fun in the process!

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Harnessing the desire from within you whatever the motivating factor, will push you towards your career goals whether you like it or not.  So, if you are driven by making more money, you will find opportunities not only to seek jobs which pay more, but maybe finding alternative ways to make money outside of your regular job.  You may discover you have hidden talents and start a side business that helps you bring in more money.  Or you may align yourself with a promotional opportunity that opens the door for making more money at your current job. When your desire is strong enough, you operate with razor sharp focus in attaining what it is you truly want in life.  Your passion is the fuel that drives your career.

Knowing what you want is half the battle in “getting” what you want from your next job. Most of us are not always clear on what we want from our career relationship. Defining what you what from what you need, brings a clarity that makes your desire in obtaining it even greater.  Nothing motivates more than wanting something so much that you will find a way to obtain it regardless of the obstacles in your way.  Determination is born from your desire and the more you are clear on what you are looking for from your career, your pay, your boss, your job, the more likely you will be in getting it.

If someone refers to you as ambitious-thank them. Sometimes the term is used in a negative way but really, it’s a compliment signaling that you are someone who knows and goes after what you want. Focusing on where you are going or where the next opportunity will present itself brings about the fear and not the desire.  Fear will single handedly kill your desire.  Focusing and taking action towards your desires will help drive away the fear and help you towards reaching your career goals.

When you live in doubt, fear and concern over your next career move, remember it is up to you where you choose to focus your attention and your desire.  When your passion is high nothing can stand in the way of you and your next job. Continue to focus on what drives you and see where the career road leads.

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For every missed opportunity there is a new one.  For every job offer that did not come through, there is one waiting for you.  For every client that drops you there is a new one waiting to sign you up.  Every time we think of a disappointment, a missed opportunity or a chance that we think we have lost, think again.  Knowing that there are other chances to play the same game and many more chances to win should give you enough energy to keep on moving forward to your next job adventure.

When you truly embrace the notion that you don’t always know what the outcome will be in a given situation, then you can relax and trust in the process. Your ability to expect the unexpected when it comes to your job search will help you stay focused in the present and not live too far into the future. When you stop predicting the outcome of your next job interview, even if you don’t get a job offer means you can stop living in fear and live in the moment.

Making the most of every connection even if it does not yield an employment opportunity can set you up to make the most of every situation.  Jobs are a plenty.  Yes, you heard me the market is brimming with more opportunity for employment than a year ago.  This means you have more options than before. Taking advantage of this situation means you should be casting a wider net to ensure you have made the most out of your networking opportunities.  Remembering that you know what is best for you in any given situation even though you may feel doubtful at times keeps you focused on finding just the right job for you.

Next time you feel that the job offers are not flowing and you put all of your eggs in one basket hoping for the phone to ring or an email to appear, stop and take a breath.  Just because you won’t get an offer does not mean the end of the world!  There is something truly fabulous waiting for you whether in this email or the next so don’t throw it all away just yet.  Staying focused and moving forward through the next door that opens is all you need to do in order to make the next opportunity the right opportunity for you.  So next time you don’t get a job offer, so what, know there is another one that is waiting just for you.

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There is a new movement under foot that actually embraces the unemployed and heralds as its motto, “Fun things to do while others are at work” at www.fun-employment.com. Just because you are not “gainfully” employed and may or may not be looking for your next career move doesn’t mean you should be sitting idle and not explore your passions. One woman, a former attorney, who has not worked in over a year, now makes hand-crafted jewelry and teaches homeless woman how to create personal items to sell. Another woman who was an administrative assistant lost her job and decided to develop her passion for writing and hosting parties by creating a blog site dedicated to the topic of entertaining.

Many people during times of transition can either sit it out or give up.  This movement, like many others, tells you that it’s okay to explore the unknown and have a little fun in the meantime. Just because you are in transition does not mean you have to be serious and focused on your job search all day, all the time. It does mean that you should explore your creative passions and activities that perhaps you have been ignoring. Unemployment is a perfect time to tap into that other side of what you love to do and you may be surprised at some of the wonderful things that come out of your transition time.

Tapping into your creative side can be as simple as making a list and asking yourself a few questions to get the process started.

1-What do I love doing that I have not made time for in the past year?

2-How could I make money from what I love to do most?

3-Are there others who share in my interests and are there groups I could join to network?

4-How will I spend my time each day doing the things I love?

5-Even if I did get a job, what could I do to continue working on creating what I love?

Finding your niche, being happy and knowing you are taking one step towards realizing your goal whether that be a full time job or creating a new career. In this time of economic instability, great inventions, innovations and creations emerge. This is a new enlightenment era where you no longer have to follow traditional paths to achieve the success you seek. Knowing and doing what you love will get you there faster than any course you may strategically lay out for yourself.  Having the courage and conviction to embark on this journey is all you need to get going. Remember, it’s not every day you can wake up and the day is yours for the making.  Embrace your unemployment and by all means, have fun.

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Knowing when and how to pace yourself when you are in the midst of change is crucial in order for you to focus and be successful.  Finding time in your day, whether you are employed or not to relax, kick back and reflect is not such a bad thing.  Taking time for you is about nurturing the part of you that needs support and encouragement. Sometimes kicking back and doing nothing is good for the soul. Knowing when to take a step back and understand that your job success is not measured by how many interviews have in a given week or by how many resumes you send out.  Your job success is a reflection of your journey and the inevitable progress you make towards that end- one day at a time.

When you become overwhelmed with needing to get a job, or get a raise or secure a consulting assignment you lose focus on the long term picture and get caught up in the moment.  The “rush” you feel when you move towards your goal, although exhilarating at first, if sustained without relief will inevitably lead to burn out and fatigue. Knowing yourself well enough to know when you need a break from the intensity of finding a job is a valuable skill you should not underestimate.  You are the master of your own schedule.  You are not a slacker if you are not working 150% even if it means you are not pulling down a paycheck at the moment.

Understanding that in order to truly succeed in your job search and make the best informed decision about your next job offer, you must have a clear and calm mindset. When you make any decisions while you are mired in fear, doubt or worry will ultimately lead you to make poor choices.  In a time where every minute counts, having enough down time to relax so you can exercise the right choices is important.

The next time you feel you are underachieving in your job search, think about the last time you made a decision while you were feeling stressed and remember, you don’t want to regret your next job because you were too burnt out to realize it might not have been the perfect fit.  Take time, trust, relax, enjoy the process and know that when you are feeling calm, focused and confident you will know when the right job offer appears and you will be ready to make the change.

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In any endeavor you choose in life there are risks and there are rewards.  Knowing whether you are going to succeed or fail does not have to be a crap shoot if you choose wisely and plan sufficiently.  It’s when you undermine, sabotage or simply unknowingly divert any opportunity to succeed where you need to examine what it is that may be holding you back.  Asking yourself whether you deserve success is your first step to removing any obstacles in you have placed in your way.  The next step is outlining the reasons why you deserve to be successful no matter what your career choice or occupation. Understanding your attitudes towards success and why you feel you deserve it , will help you identify any obstacles you may have placed in your way that you will need to remove in order for you to move ahead.

Discovering the ways you measure your own success will help you determine whether you are placing any barriers in achieving all that you want and denying yourself all that you can be.  Determine whether you have any fears or judgements around money, position, title, or any pre-conceived effect success will have in your life once you achieve it.  If you doubt your abilities, or think “No way, I’ll never make that kind of money,” or, “I’ve always been a coordinator who am I to want something more,” then you need to ask yourself why you feel you do not deserve the very best?

Striving for greatness and personal accomplishment will not alienate you from the pack or make you a better person than someone else or transform you into a self-centered individual.  Harnessing your greatness will make you better at who you are meant to be and fulfill your ambitions at the highest level. Look to those in your life who are successful and imagine what your life would be like if you give yourself the same opportunity. What would it be like if you had no judgements around success, how would you behave, what would you do differently and how would it improve your current work situation? Understanding that deserving success is the crucial component in becoming successful is all you need to know in order to achieve what you set out to accomplish.

If you feel like you have issues around what it’s like to be successful, hold any doubts, judgements, reservations or fear, spend some time studying what inhibitions you harbor that may be holding you back from truly shining. The only reason you are not where you are in your career, your personal life or any area of your life that you feel is lacking may be due in part to a feeling that you don’t really deserve or can’t comprehend how to deserve the feelings that are associated with truly successful people. In order to be successful, you have to feel that you above all deserve the raise, the promotion, the new career, the perks associated with a better position all that you can imagine. The first step in achieving your dreams is not just believing they will materialize, but knowing you are special and deserve the greatness that resides within you.  So next time you hold any doubt around your ability to succeed, ask yourself one simple question, “Who am I not to succeed?”

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There is no right time than the present to change the direction your job life is taking. Whether you are in a rut at work, exhausted from all of the endless interviews, networking and introductions or, you are still trying to find yourself, making a change or changing the make is a way to find your way out.  Knowing when you need a change is probably the hardest part.  You may sometimes get so use to your surroundings whether good or bad that the comfort zone kicks in and you probabaly figure, “Well, if I lasted it out this long, it’s probably as good as it is going to get.” Wrong.

When complacency becomes the alternative and you’d rather sit it out then change it up, that’s the time to kick yourself into high gear whatever the cost and make a change.  Waiting for the right moment, or for your confidence to rise or for someone to change it for you are all excuses that will not see you move from point A to point B.  In life, you make the “right moment” happen.  Your confidence will rise the minute you move into action and stop worrying about the alternative.  Waiting for someone to take your hand works when you are too young to cross the street but now, it’s up to you to know when it’s time to cross and you don’t need anyone’s permission to do it.

When you are in doubt about your career, changing even the slightest approach shifts your point of view and offers you a perspective you may not have previously considered.  Whether you are in doubt about changing your job, or what you want to do when you graduate or if you’ve been contemplating a career change, taking a bold step forward helps you in ways you can’t even imagine.  It’s when you stay idle in thought and action and are “comfortable” with your discord where you cover the road ahead with unnecessary obstacles which impede your progress towards success.

Knowing how to change it up even when you are not sure what the change might be helps flex your muscle and rids yourself of self-imposed fear and doubt.  Making a change no matter how slight, offers you one step towards reaching your career goal.  Whether you ask for a change of office, rearrange your desk, take a different route to school or work or make a decision to start your own business, any change no matter how varied has a way of uplifting your confidence and offers a whole new point of view on your current situation.

So next time you are in doubt, not knowing what to do with your career whether you are looking for one or not, make a change and remember you don’t have to settle for less even if the alternative is not in plain sight yet.