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Be Patient and Don't Take it Personally

My 8th article in the efinancialcareers.com series. This one is about being patient and not taking rejection personally:

It’s difficult to be patient when you are standing in the cold rain without an umbrella. I know, because I’ve been there. Keep in mind that the storm will pass and the sun will come out. Even more important, remember that the sun is always shining above the clouds.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-22077

Lower Your Expenses and Save Money

My 7th article in the efinancialcareers.com series. This one is about lowering expenses after losing a job:

If I had to give only one piece of financial advice based on my job-hunting experience, I would say, don't wait to lower your expenses. Do it as soon as you possibly can. Instead of waiting until I was forced to make tough decisions, I wish I had made them on my own several months earlier. When you lose your job, you've got to cut expenses, preserve cash and minimize debts.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/Guest_ITEM/newsItemId-21730

Reevaluate and Recycle Yourself

My 6th article in the efinancialcareers.com series. This one is about discovering your passions and bringing out your true colors:

While unemployed and searching for a job, you have a great opportunity to reevaluate your experiences, skills and passions. It is the perfect time for self-assessment and taking personal inventory. In a difficult economic environment, especially if you are in a hard-hit industry like finance, stepping out of your own box might even be a necessity.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-21595

Don't Lose Hope!

My 5th article in the efinancialcareers.com series. This one is about keeping your spirits up:

When you're unemployed, it's important to do what you have to do to keep your spirits up. That can mean eating right, exercising regularly, taking walks, meditating or praying – whatever is needed to help you stay centered, healthy and optimistic.

Just when it looked as though things couldn't get much worse in my financial life and in the economic environment, after 10 months of unemployment and at the height of the financial crisis things started to turn around for me. A candle shines brightest in the darkest places, and salvation comes at the last possible moment.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/Guest_ITEM/newsItemId-21338

Don't Give Up!

Another article in the series for efinancialcareers.com. This one is about perseverance:

If I had given up at any time during my job search, I would not have found a job, received a second round of publicity for my success and perseverance, or ended up where I am today. My experience illustrates why it is so important to keep your eyes on your goal and maintain the determination to reach it.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/Guest_ITEM/newsItemId-21064

Get Your Family on Board

I've had another article published by efianacialcareers.com:

There is an old proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It can also take a village, family, or community to help you get through difficult times such as a long stretch of unemployment.

Most people do not like to talk about their financial problems. When you are job-challenged, however, it is important to get your family on board. Even if they cannot help you financially, your family may be able to help you with emotional and psychological support, networking, food and shelter.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-21166

Identify Your Brand and Sell It

You may not think of yourself in terms of a brand. I didn't either. However, personal branding is an important element in marketing yourself to prospective employers. A personal brand can make you easily recognizable, emphasize your best skills and traits, give you a competitive edge, enhance your reputation, and enable you to efficiently garner attention, expand your network and reach your goals.

I just had my second job-hunting advice article published by efinancialcareers.com and look forward to writing at least a few more:
http://news.efinancialcareers.com/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-20926

 

Be Open to Change

When looking for a job, especially in economically challenging times, it helps to be open to change.

Taking my own advice, I can now add eFinancialCareers.com to the list of my writing credits along with Forbes Blogging Network and Reuters Blog.

http://news.efinancialcareers.com/newsandviews_item/newsItemId-20816