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Even Though the Job Hunt Has You Down, Remain Confident in the Interview
Some job seekers are starting to feel like Father Time is creeping in on their search. Three, six, nine months? A year? Some workers have been searching for jobs for what seems like an eternity.
It's times like these when job hunters begin to wonder if they need to change their resume, take a job they really don't want or just take the time to stop and smell the roses.
The latter may be easier said than done when you are trying to pay the bills, but according to one column, it might be the key to nailing your interview, especially for more mature workers.
When the job search becomes tedious and stressful, it might be time to decompress and find a distraction. Whether that's a hobby or taking a foreign language class, it might be something that can help you not only keep your composure, but help boost your confidence as well.
Take this new found confidence into the interview room. Not only will you come off as someone who has made lemonade out of lemons, but you will not come off as a "victim" of the economic circumstances that have affected so many.
Keep in mind that the market is also showing some signs of a turnaround, so your hunt may soon be coming to an end. Stay motivated and keep your chin up. Your confidence will shine through.
Posted by Seymour Jobs on April 17, 2009 at 9:43 AM
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