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Be Mindful

It’s a stressful time for everyone. This situation that we find ourselves in is completely unprecedented, and the unknown the future holds just amplified that stress. It is so hard to not completely panic and be crippled by anxiety, but you have to stay mindful and keep focused.

If you are a job seeker, it is especially important that you stay mindful and focus on your goals. Often job seekers appear to be procrastinating about getting their CV together, applying for jobs, and the process in general, when in reality, they are just overwhelmed by the process. It’s scary, and if you lose perspective, it can be hard to know where to even start!

Here are a few things that may help you gain some control over the situation:

Mourn the loss

People resist change because they are mourning the loss of what was. It’s okay to mourn. It’s okay to look back on a job you loved, or a dream you have let go of. The second you acknowledge that you are mourning the loss of what could have been, or was, you are able to start moving forward and embrace the opportunity that today holds.

Start looking for joy

I am a big fan of gratitude journals. But these can get boring and a little stale if you are not feeling very grateful at the moment. Try looking at things differently and look for joy. The joy you feel waking up to the sound of rain or the birds chirping. The joy you feel having the time to watch TV or read a book. The joy of a hug from a loved one. And if it does not bring you joy- like scrolling through social media feeds about the state of the world- stop! Focusing on joy or gratitude slowly makes you more positive, and positivity attracts more positivity.

Set yourself goals and hold yourself accountable

The job-seeking process can be broken down into a number of little steps, which approached systematically, makes the whole process a lot more manageable. Furthermore, it’s a constantly evolving process- so don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get it right the first time. You will do a CV, and then get feedback on it and need to add information. You will not be shortlisted for a job, and then know the way you apply needs to change. You will mess up answering an interview question, and then know how better to approach it the next time.

Focusing on “getting the job” is getting ahead of yourself. Focus rather on what kind of job you want, and then putting a cv together, then loading your details onto job portals, and then searching and applying for jobs, and then….

Make a list (write it down!) of what you need to do, then set yourself a goal for today, this week, this month. Maybe today you are going to call someone and bounce ideas off them as to what job you should apply for (you don’t need to know the exact job title). Then tomorrow draw up a CV- it’s as simple as data capturing your details info a template, and then reviewing it. Maybe set yourself the goal of loading your CV onto a job portal every day. Break the process down into bite-size pieces, and just look at the next piece, not the end goal.

Activity attracts activity, and you will find that as soon as you start moving the process forward, things will start to fall into place.

Manage your time and skills

There are things that we cannot control, but there are plenty of more things that we can control. You can control your time, and schedule time into your day to be still: exercise, look for a job, and improve your skills. There are so many free resources out there at the moment, that you get to chose if you leave this time of being at home with new skills… or waste your days away. When you are asked at your next interview, “What did you take away from the COVID19 shutdown?” or “How did you manage your time during the shutdown?” – how will you answer?

Here are just a few of the many resources available to you:

www.udemy.com
www.coursera.org
www.getsmarter.com
www.udacity.com
www.skillshare.com

https://thehollisco.com/pages/next90

There are also some great YouTube channels, podcasts and books to read or listen to. If you have stumbled across a great site- set us know, so we can share it with other job seekers.

Keep perspective

This will pass- it always does. Times are tough, and they may get tougher… or they may not. And next year will most definitely bring a new set of achievements and problems; as will the following- that’s life. Worrying about what will happen at the end of the month, or next month, does nothing to help you, it just makes you anxious and overwhelmed. There may be retrenchments and jobs lost, but that does not mean that you will be unemployed or lose your job. As long as there is a country and people living in it, there will be jobs. If you want one of those jobs, you need to be present in this moment, and embrace this exciting new time as an opportunity.

Keep an eye out on our social media accounts (@resource_recruitment) and our website (www.2r.co.za) for more newsletters that will be coming out, on how to figure out what jobs you should apply for; how to draw up a CV; tips on getting the most out of job portals; your LinkedIn Profile; and so much more!

How to avoid an employment scam

It was recently brought to our attention that one of our candidates had been victim to one of the latest recruitment scams. In light of this we wanted to inform you of the ways to recognise these scams and how to prevent it from happening to you.

You are offered the position outright without ever having gone for an interview or having spoken to a person on the phone. If you receive an email that says you have been offered the job with a start date- but no company name or profile, this is a red flag. No company will realistically employ you off your CV alone, never having met you.

There is a monetary transfer involved. In South Africa it is prohibited by law to charge someone to find them a job. The second that someone asks you for money, without ever having met you, we would advise you to think twice! This includes payment of registration fees or background checks.

Look at the email address and website – are they legitimate? The one way of telling if it is a fake site or address, is to look critically at the email or website address- not just the display name that they are using. If they have used a made-up company name or number, Google them and do some research. Does the website look roughly put together and not professional? When you search their details do multiple sites come up referring to them or is it just the one site that they have created? If it is genuine company they will have a footprint and presence on the web.

What do the documents they send you look like? Are they professional with a letterhead and logo? If not, I would start to question it. If they have provided you with contact details try and get hold of them and ask to speak to their HR department. If there are only cell phone numbers provided, see if you can get a landline number.

They refer you to a second party that will do the background checks. There is a new scam were they refer you to a second party for background checks, but the second party is part of the scam, and once you pay your money, the job and company cease to exist.

Lastly, if you have fallen victim to one of these scams – don’t beat yourself up or feel ashamed, they are designed in such a way that they know how to get money out of you. By targeting job seekers, they know that their target market is one that is desperate and it is in this desperation that we sometimes don’t always make the most rational decisions – it’s part of being human. The best thing you can do going forward is to speak up and to make people around you aware of how you were scammed. Alert people to the names of the companies who scammed you so you can bring more awareness to how these scammers are operating.

If you have ever been scammed by a fake recruitment agency, get in touch- we want to hear your story: chrissi@2r.co.za . Also, feel free to let us know if you have any other hints and tips you can pass on – the more light we shed on this subject the better.

Article by Chrissi Preuss, Psychology (Hons.) – February 2020

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Interview Nerves: The Psychology behind it and how best to harness it.

Although not always a comfortable experience, being nervous can be a good thing and if used correctly – even productive. Nervousness, unlike anxiety (which is something very different), is a common emotion that occurs very naturally in the body when your normal state or system is ‘threatened’. This can occur in situations that challenge your comfort zones such as a job interview or giving a speech. The fear that accompanies these situations is biologically designed to actually assist you more than it is to hinder you and links back to your fight or flight response. When you feel nervous your brain does an incredible thing of preparing your body for a response to the adverse stimulus by triggering a sequence of events that ultimately leads to the production of adrenaline. So how exactly would you utilise this response so that it works to your advantage?

Think of yourself as excited, rather than nervous.

So often we think the best way to handle being nervous is to try and calm ourselves down but studies show that this isn’t actually the most effective way of handling those situations. Instead, get yourself excited! If you think about it, it makes sense: the emotional charge being used for nervousness is the same that is being used for excitement. In these moments you already have your endorphins going and heart racing, so it’s harder to get yourself to calm down than it is to turn those nerves into excitement by channelling it in a different way. By seeing the task as an opportunity rather than a threat you trick your brain into responding in a more productive manner.

Develop a ritual

Think about a professional golf player – do you notice the small rituals they are performing before they hit the ball? These small acts form a part of a valuable function of neutralizing nervousness. Before an interview, a ritual for you might be to straighten your jacket or put your hands on your lap and straighten your posture. See these as acts that focus your concentration on the task at hand and counter your mind that is racing and overthinking.

“Fake it till you make it.”

You might have heard this one already, but there is actually a lot to be said for tricking your brain into thinking positively and expecting the best outcome. Even the smallest cues you give yourself, such as smiling, and nodding can have a massive effect. By creating an affirmation and telling yourself “you’ve got this” your physiology will follow suit.

When you think about all the good things that have occurred in your life you will notice that nerves have been present for them. Starting a new job, your wedding day, meeting a new person, becoming a parent, your graduation- the list goes on. Nerves will always form a part of your life, but it doesn’t always need to be in a negative way. If you learn to become comfortable with being uncomfortable nerves can be your biggest tool in pushing your boundaries and reaching your goals.

Article by Chrissi Preuss, Psychology (Hons.) – November 2019

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START TODAY

Looking for a job can be overwhelming, especially when you have been forced into the job market. There are so many things that you can do, yet it seems impossible to get started.

When you are trying to accomplish any goal, it is important that you have a map. You need to know where you are, where you are going, and what “landmarks” you need to pass to get there.

If you don’t know where you are, how can you start?

If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you have arrived?

And, breaking the job seeking- journey into smaller goals, or “landmarks” makes the whole journey a lot less overwhelming.

Start with where you are at?

The first thing that you need to do, is to draw up a CV. You need to make a list of all the things that have gotten you to this point. I will address this in more detail in the next newsletter, because the topic is big enough for its own newsletter, but start by downloading the free template off our website, or using one of the templates in either www.canva.com or MS Office. Don’t think about it, or you will get overwhelmed! Just download the template and start data capturing. You will find it is a lot easier than you thought. Put as much detail as possible and make it as detailed as possible. You can edit it later, but for now, just let your mind run wild! We have a saying in recruitment- if its not on your CV, you never did it! (Read the next newsletter on how to prepare a CV, and edit the information before sending off this version).

Where are you going?

Job seekers are under the impression that they need to have it all figured out. They need to know the title and the job description of the job they are wanting…. And no one ever does… so they suddenly get stuck. Let go of the unrealistic notion that you will know what you dream job is called, or even what it is. I have been in recruitment for 20 years, and every day I get a new job across my desk that I did not know existed. The marketplace is changing faster now than it ever has, and looking for a specific job or job title, is limiting.

That said, you still need to know where you are going. You need to know who you are and want you are good at. Ask yourself the following questions:-

What duties did I love about my last job? Or, if someone phoned your previous boss or work colleagues, what would they say your greatest strengths were? (These will be your strengths and what you want more of in your next job).
What duties did I hate about my last job? Or, if you could have given one part of your last job to someone else to do, what would it have been? (These will be your weaknesses, and things you want to avoid.)
Which company that you have worked for was your favourite, and why? (This is the type of company you want to work for.)
Which was the best and worst manager that you have worked for? (This is the kind of management style you enjoy).

When you combine all the skills and experience that you brain stormed and put on your CV, and add it to the answers of these questions, you have your destination.

Easy.

You don’t need to know the title, but you do need to know what it looks like. You need to be able to do to an interview, and say, “I am open to all possible positions that match my skills and experience, but I have found that I have always been really good at ….., and don’t really enjoy….. Put me in a company where I have a mentor/ can work independently, and I will excel.”

The Landmarks

These are the next things that you need to do:-

Draw up a comprehensive CV (NOT two pages), and possibly more than one version of it depending on the job you are applying for. (see CV Newsletter)
Set the privacy settings on your social media accounts, especially Facebook, and update your LinkedIn profile. (This is important- future employers WILL cyber-stalk you!)
Upload your CV onto as many job portals as possible. The more people who have your CV, the quicker you will find a job. Job portals are the fastest way to get your CV out there. The main job portals in KZN are pnet.co.za; www.careers24.co.za; www.careerjunction.co.za www.executiveplacements.co.za; www.jobmail.co.za Complete these application forms in full and in detail! (See the newsletter on online portals to find out why).
Brainstorm a list of companies that may benefit from your skills, visit their websites and send them your CV. A lot of companies also have a “careers” section on their website, where they advertise positions.
Use social media. Whether you like social media or not, this takes discipline. Set yourself a goal to spend a set amount of time specifically looking for a job- not getting sucked into all the other stuff happening out there! Facebook has fantastic groups dedicated to job seeking that you can join; and employment agencies have pages where they advertise jobs. On Instagram you can follow hashtags, companies and recruitment agencies. On LinkedIn you can network and you will be surprised that people will start connecting with you as soon as you get active. If you are confident enough, you can even “advertise” that you are looking for a job on these platforms. There are also a number of Whatsapp Groups that broadcast job vacancies (you can join RESOURCE recruitments group by messaging your name to 063 716 7062), and websites like Gumtree that have pages of vacancies.
Activity breeds activity. Few people find a job the day they put their CV online, or even in the first few weeks. This is a process, which is why you need to start TODAY. You will have plenty of opportunity to go back and edit and add to your CV, update your profiles on your portals, and each interview you attend you will learn more about the kind of job you are looking for. But start TODAY. And then once you are out there, set yourself weekly goals of how much time you will spend online and updating your CV, how many CV’s you will send out and how many phone calls you will make. Do it yourself- don’t let family members do it do it for you.
Get out there. The final step in looking for a job, is to know when you have done enough for the day. You need to actively look for a job each day or week; you need to check your emails daily and jump at the opportunity for an interview. But, you also need to have a balanced life and not get overwhelmed by the job seeking process. Volunteer for an organization. Work for free for a friend’s company to gain a different type of experience. Take on temp assignments. Join social groups like Park Run, running, yoga and gym clubs; church courses and groups; community projects or anything else that gets you interacting with different people and keeps your mind positive. Surround yourself with people that build you up. I can pretty much guarantee that binge watching TV series will not get you a job, make you happy, or be something you can talk about at the next interview you attend.
Stay positive. The last one is the most important one, and one that takes daily work. Stay positive. People like happy people, and people employ people they like. Often anxiety and stress is disguised as procrastination. The only way to beat anxiety and stress, and keep moving forward, is to keep positive. And the best way that I personally know of to stay positive, is to write down five things a day that you are grateful for; get out and physically active (when last did you walk around the block?); and surround yourself with positive people- physically and on social media.

Don’t worry about tackling everything at one time, or getting it right the first time. Don’t worry about knowing all the answers or what you want to be. Don’t worry about how long it will take to find a job, or what will happen if you don’t. All these things are in the future, and you have no control over it. It’s a complete waste of your time and energy and leads to anxiety and depression. You do have control over today, so start today! Draw up that CV. Put your CV online. Set yourself job seeking goals (write them down and keep a track of them). Get out there and start networking and speaking with real people. Stay positive.

LISTEN BEFORE YOU SPEAK

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

The Fifth Habit of Highly Effective Job Seekers is to stop and listen.

When you finally get that invitation to attend an interview, there is a lot at stake. Nerves start kicking in and you probably start rehearsing how the interview will go in your mind. You will probably start dreaming how things will play out when you get the job, the money, the promotion, the status. Visualization is great and positive. But then adrenaline kicks in!

I cannot tell you how many interviews I have done over the years, that have felt more like therapy sessions. The job seeker sits down, and before I have even had a chance to ask a question, they are telling me all sorts of things. As they speak, they feel like they are saying it wrong, so they talk some more. The job seekers that are in a bad employment situation, or have just left one, are particularly vulnerable for falling into this trap. The more they talk, the interview becomes about their previous boss, and not about them. All interviews (and therapy sessions) have a limited time span, and before you know it, the interview is over and I know nothing about the skills that I was really interested in, because you keep going off, talking about other stuff.

Job seekers that have also not take a few minutes to think about who they are, what they have to offer, and what they are looking for in their careers, will also be inclined to not listen to questions, and just tell me what they think I want to hear.

The job seekers that succeed at interviews, are the ones that stop and listen. They make sure that they understand the questions, and what information the interviewer is looking for. They know who they are, so they answer authentically, and they stay in the present moment, so they don’t get pulled into past employment relationships.

The jobs seekers that Seek First to Understand, make sure they know what the job is all about. They ask the right questions about what will be expected and because they have taken time to figure out what they are looking for, they don’t jump into jobs that they wont like.

The next time you go into an interview, try and be more mindful. Take a few deep breaths. Consciously stop yourself from speaking without listening first. Listen to questions and ask for clarification if you are not 100% what is being asked. Take your time to answer intelligently. When you are told what the job involves, ask questions. Not questions about what you will get out of it (salary, working hours, etc), that comes later when you are offered the job. Rather ask questions to clarify what they want to get out of it, if they employed you.

Knowledge is power, and you gain knowledge by listening, not talking.

(inspired by “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

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GO FOR WIN/ WIN

In life- what you give, you get. When you start looking for a job, focused only on what you are going to gain, things are guaranteed not to go well in the end. Habit Four from “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers”, is WIN/WIN.

In any interaction in life, you can aim for a number of outcomes- I “win” at all costs; you “win” and I lose; we both lose; no deal; or WIN/WIN. Naturally, the outcome that everyone wants is the last- win/ win.

There are three aspects to this that you should focus on: –

Character- yours and theirs

To start with, you need to go back to the first three habits. Are you being responsible? Do you know what you actually want, and how you are going to get there? If you don’t know what you want, how will you ever know if what you have achieved is win/win?
Both parties need to have the maturity to take a step back and look at the situation with perspective and maturity. There are two sides to every story, and if you try and empathise with where your employer is coming from, or why a future employer is skeptical, it will give you far greater advantage, then blindly going after what you want (a win for you only).
The biggest key to win/win situations, is to acknowledge ABUNDANCE MENTALITY- knowing that there are enough opportunities out there for everyone. It’s the opposite of scarcity mentality that has everyone trying to trip up the competition, hoard the resources and secretly wishing their friends and family were not so successful. Having an abundance mentality means practicing gratitude for what you have, where you are and what you have accomplished.

Relationships

Win/ win relationships start with YOU. In your current job; with the network that you will reach out to assist you in finding a job; and with future employers and colleagues- the win/ win relationships start with YOU. Even if you feel like you are the only one making an effort, in the end, it will pay off. Relationships are like a jar of sweets. Every positive thing someone does, adds to the jar, and everything negative, takes from it. Sometimes you, or the other person, takes more from the jar than they put it, but if you had already added enough sweets (good deeds) to the jar (relationship), it wont matter. You can add to this relationship or jar by doing simple things like greeting people sincerely; making a stressed colleague a cup of coffee; remembering to follow up with a client about how they are doing after an illness or big event; keeping commitments; being sincere. I always tell my staff- if you are always 15 minutes early for work- how can I be upset when you ask to come in half an hour late for work or get caught in traffic?

Win/ win relationships may not change your actual situation, but they eliminate the negative energy around you, that ultimately leads to attracting more negative situations and poisons your mindset. The biggest mistake job seekers make in interviews, is to bring the negative energy from their most recent employment into the interview. People like proactive, positive people. People promote and employ happy, positive people!

Agreements

When it comes to making agreements- be it in your current job, a counter offer; with the company you hope to work for; or with your family and friends, it is important to use the above points. Separate yourself from your position/ opinions/ wants, take a step back and look at the key issues at hand. Money is always a factor when making an employment decision, but should be the end result, not the driving force. Desperation is the biggest opinion that you need to separate yourself from, because that is purely about you winning, and the second you have the job, desperation disappears and with it the reason you made the decision. If you have followed the first three habits, you will know what you want to do and how you want to achieve it. Now you need to make sure that you are going to have the resources to do it; be clear on what competencies you will be help up against; and what outcome will be expected from you for there to be a win/ win agreement. In other words, do you have the skills, want to work in the area doing that kind of job, and can make a commitment for the salary offered?

If not, you can seek a compromise, or go for “No Deal”. But in all things, act with integrity, and seek an outcome where everyone wins.

(inspired by “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

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PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST

Habit 3: Putting First things First

In the first habit we discussed the importance of taking responsibility for your life and what happens to you. The second habit looked at leadership- accessing your right brain and creating a mental picture of what you want for your life. The third habit is about management of that vision, and making it a reality.

We often tell job seekers that looking for a job, is a job in itself.

There are four generations of time management:-

To do lists and tasks
Diaries and planners
Goal setting
Prioritizing

If you want more time to spend on the important things in life and achieving your goals, then you need to take control of your life and start scheduling in what is important. If you are not proactive and take control of your activities, your activities start controlling you, and you will spend most of your time in crisis management, and less time in planning and making your goals a reality.

Have a look at all the aspects of looking for a job:-

Creating a vision or mission statement for what kind of job you want (habit 2)
Drawing up a professional CV
Getting your CV to potential employers
Succeeding in interviews
Taking control of the feedback

Next, set at least one goal for the week ahead for each aspect that you have listed as important:-

Creating a vision or mission statement for what kind of job you want (habit 2)
1. Draw up a list of all the things you liked and disliked about your last/ current job
2. Do a behavioural profile to determine what jobs you are best suited to
Drawing up a professional CV
1. Re-type your old, hard copy CV in a document that is easy to edit and update
2. Get a professional photo to put on your CV
Getting your CV to potential employers
1. Send your CV to three employment agencies
2. Load your CV onto one job portal
Succeeding in interviews
1. Research three commonly asked interview questions, and write down answers
Taking control of the feedback process.
1. Follow up with two companies that you have sent your CV to

Finally, schedule the goals that you have set for yourself into the week ahead. Make them a priority. When you are offered a less important way to spend your time, act with integrity towards yourself, and honour your commitment to yourself.

Make sure to schedule some time in your week to uplift yourself and work on yourself. People get too wrapped up in achieving goals and ticking items off their to- do list, that they forget that it is important to spend time on yourself and your spirit.

You can apply the above method to any role that you play in your life. If you are a parent, and it is important to spend quality time with your children, schedule to read them a bedtime story, and make it a priority. If you want to get healthier, schedule to take a walk twice this week at lunch time and make it a priority. Honour your word to yourself.

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

(inspired by “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

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START WITH THE END IN MIND

“The Second Habit of Highly Effective Job Seekers” is “Start with the End in Mind”.

Too many people come into an interview, and they have no idea what they want to do, or what they are good at. They just know that they want another job, and all the bad things that they want to avoid, and how much money they need to earn. People will never employ you because you “can do the job”, they will employ you because “you want to do the job”. They want to employ staff that are focused, motivated and know where they are heading.

This is not to say that you need to know the exact title of the job that you will get, but you do have to know your strengths and weaknesses, what you are passionate about and the values you live by. Blindly going into the job market, accepting any job, because superficially it looks good or the salary is right, will result in you being back on the job market a year later.

Before you start looking for a job, imagine yourself at your Retirement Party. What will you want people to say about you? Will you have clients there, and what will they say? Will have you staff that you have trained and mentored- will they miss you? What will they say your greatest accomplishments will be? What legacy will you leave behind?

The Second Habit states that all things are created twice- once mentally, and then again physically. When you build a house, mentally you will draw up plans, and then physically you build the house. This is true to all aspects of your life. The first creation happens either by design or default. Either you can intentionally plan how you want your life to go- dream it up- or you fall at the mercy of other people who will plan your role in it.

Before you can start being the primary creator of your life, try and take a step back and get some perspective. Examine your life and how you feel about all aspects of it. The left side of the brain is about words, planning and action, and the right side is about creating and dreaming, but not very good at words. To access the right side of the brain, start writing. Write a list of what you have liked and disliked about previous positions, companies and organizations; and about subjects at school and extra murals or projects, if you are still at school. List any activity, private or professional; paid or voluntary, that inspires and motives you. Keep a note pad with you and as soon as a thought comes to mind, add it to the list. Put all your ideas to paper, and then start refining them, until you have a “picture” of the kind of position you will work for. Not the title, but actual day to day duties, the purpose of the job, the feelings it will make you feel.

(And just to catch you before you get started… your mission statement will never be about money. Money is a reward for a job done well; a job will never be well done, purely for the money. Studies have shown that while a lack of money may contribute to unhappiness, abundance of money does not increase happiness or job satisfaction.)

As soon as you have created this initial creation of your future, you will feel inspired and motivated, and it will come across in interviews. You will become that person who knows what they want to do, even if they don’t know what it’s called.

If you keep focusing on the end and staying true to the person that you want to be, you will see your career grow and develop (and the money will follow if that is important to you). If you focus on climbing the corporate ladder for the sake of it, you may just find that you have put that ladder against the wrong wall, and you are climbing away from your end goal, no towards it.

(inspired by “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.

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Be Mindful

How to avoid an employment scam

Interview Nerves: The Psychology behind it and how best to harness it.

START TODAY

LISTEN BEFORE YOU SPEAK

GO FOR WIN/ WIN

PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST

START WITH THE END IN MIND

“The Second Habit of Highly Effective Job Seekers” is “Start with the End in Mind”.

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