What Obstacles Do you Face?

Searching for the perfect job can be stressful and time consuming.  It takes lots of thought, self-reflection, and work to land the job of your dreams.  And, if you are like every other job seeker, you face an array of obstacles on your journey to finding that job.  What obstacles do you face during your job search?

Every person who has searched for the perfect job has faced some sort of an obstacle.  Some say that is part of life, others embrace it and overcome the obstacle.  Your success in finding a job that is a good fit for you can be determined by how you handle the obstacles that are thrown in front of you.  Here are a few tips on how you can get past those obstacles and keep the end goal in sight:

• The way you perceive an obstacle will determine how it will affect you.  If you look at it for what it is – a mere detour – you will find a way to move past the detour and get back on track.  You must always believe that the end goal is possible – in this case, landing your dream job.  When you can look past the detour and still see the end goal, these minor obstacles will not distract you.
• Make sure that you set clear, achievable, and realistic goals.  Hope, is NOT a clear goal.  Hoping that everything will work out and that things will fall into place is not a clear goal.  Your goals must be simple and measurable.  When you can measure your progress, then you can celebrate your accomplishments and motivate yourself to stay on track.
• Focus on your skills and strengths.  Do not focus on what you cannot do, instead find a creative way to work past missing skills.  This may mean taking a class to obtain a new skill, or furthering your current skills.  
• While it is impossible to control everything that will happen around you regarding searching for the perfect job, you can control your attitude about that search.  You must believe in yourself and your abilities to overcome the obstacle.  The power of positivity is a great thing and one that you can use to your advantage.

There will be obstacles during your job search, but do not fear them or feel defeated when you come up against them.  Instead remember the tips above to find that determination to push past the detour and continue your path to finding a great career.