Having a positive attitude is one of the most important Young Professional skills to have in life and work. Positive thinking can help build your confidence and put you in the right mindset during the job hunting process. Here’s how.
What is a positive attitude?
A positive attitude is where you have an optimistic outlook on life and other people. Having a positive attitude towards job searching is important because it means that you are optimistic about getting the job you’re applying for but you will be in the right mindset to cope if the job search doesn’t go your way immediately.
Positive attitude and self beliefHaving a positive attitude about your CV
Having a positive attitude about yourself and your own skills is important when writing your CV. It can be hard to think about your achievements, especially if you are lacking confidence, but that’s what you have to do in a CV.
Think about every time you did something small or large to help a previous organisation you’ve worked for, or something you’ve done before that can help the organisation you’re applying for. Sometimes it can help you feel more positive to list out all your achievements in your CV so you can see them in one place.
It’s also important to show that you have a positive attitude in your CV so employers who see your application can see that you’re a positive person.
CV AdviceHaving a positive attitude at job interviews
A positive attitude can help you build your self confidence due to you thinking more positively about situations that take you out of your comfort zone. For example, having a positive attitude about yourself can help you in a job interview to make you feel more confident about your skills and what you can bring to the table.
Having a negative attitude will make it more challenging for you to answer tough interview questions about your strengths because you’re not looking at yourself in a positive light. Feeling more confident about yourself can help you clearly communicate what you’re good at and what you’re passionate about to the interviewer or interviewers.
Interviews can be stressful to prepare for, especially if you’re just leaving school and are looking for work. You can feel more positive about yourself if you prepare for the interview in advance. This could mean researching the employer, figuring out your answers to common interview questions, or knowing how you will travel to the interview and how long it will take. It’s also important to be optimistic about your skills so you can prepare for the interview with less stress and the interviewers will be able to see that you’re confident with yourself. Confidence is another important Young Professional skill that will be useful to you if you’ve just left school and are looking for a job to start your career.
Interview TipsKeeping a positive attitude while job hunting
Whether you’re a school leaver who is experiencing their first ever job search or you’ve had to look for a job before, job searching can put you in many difficult situations. A common situation that we all struggle with is having to handle being rejected or receiving no reply at all after applying for a job.
So how can you deal with job rejections and keep a positive attitude? Your job search won’t always go as you hope it will, which is why it’s important to start thinking positively before you fully commit to your job search. Accepting knockbacks is a big part of having a positive attitude and self belief because it helps you keep going and finding new approaches to help you land an interview.
Job Hunting TipsKeeping a positive attitude while networking
When job searching, networking can help better your chances of successfully finding a job because having more contacts within organisations gives you more options to reach employers. Having a positive attitude can help you with empathising with others therefore making you more approachable.
Networking can be useful in job hunting. It can be scary to network with people you don’t know, but when you reach out and get a positive reply it can really boost your confidence. It’s a great way to stay motivated while job hunting and keep trying new ways to connect with potential employers.
Motivational quotes for positive thinking
If you’re struggling to keep motivated during your job search, remaining positive about your struggles and setbacks is useful if you want the motivation to keep going with your job search despite those struggles and setbacks.
If you’re looking for an easy method to help you think positively to boost your resilience and self belief, motivational quotes, such as the one below can help you.
