Motivation Monday 3 Ideas to Implement

Motivation Monday 3 Ideas to Implement Thinking and doing are two different things.   I have found that it is so much easier to think up ideas but 100 times more difficult to put them into action.   Perhaps that is because actually, it doesnt matter why. The only way you can move forward is by taking action. On a recent LinkedIn poll I saw, most job seekers stated they were frustrated by the lack of response they got when submitting their application online.   Sound familiar? This week, instead of getting frustrated,   try taking action instead. Make a follow up phone call for every job you applied to Except those that say No calls please.   How long do you wait?   15 minutes.   Your purpose in making the followup call is to find out where they are in the application review process, what their time frame is for hiring and when you can follow up next. Oh, and find out if they got your resume, but this is not the main objective of your call, OK? Track down Past Supervisors/Managers and set up a meeting Many people wait to do this until they NEED a recommendation.   Do it today.   Get back in touch with these folks immediately.   They know your work and probably liked you.   This combination makes for a powerful referral message!   They most likely will want to help you if they know you are looking. Actively participate in one LinkedIn group discussion within your field Today, this week, add to a discussion going on in a LinkedIn group.   This should be a group related to your work/field/occupation/industry.   While participating in discussions within any group is good, I am requesting it be related to your line of work.   I see some job seekers actively sharing articles related to job search.   While it is a good idea to share (pay it forward, or being generous), I dont think you want to be known as a professional job hunter.   You want to be known for having some expertise.