Out of a Job and Looking for Work in this Lousy Economy

The economy stinks, you're out of a job, and frantically looking for work, The bill collectors are hounding, and lurking; and you're thinking of going berserk. You tried everything, even read all the current job search books too, and to plan an effective strategy that works; you hired a career coach or two. You hear voices in your head, confirming and justifying your worries anew, they share the following fatal concerns leaving those tough solutions up to you:

• "I'm confused and don't know the kind of work I can do."
• "I'm angry and feel like an animal trapped in a zoo."
• "I don't have any marketable skills, nope haven't got a clue."
• "There are no jobs to fit my skills; I've barely seen a few."
• "I'm not happy and want to start my life brand new."
• "The job search is a political hassle from my point of view."
• "People frown and judge me, "You're not working yet? Gosh, it's been a month or two."
• "I'm lost, terrified, and my self esteem is suffering too."
• "I don't know where to start, and I don't know what to do."

Your coach just smiles and says, "Looking for a job is not hard as it seems, if you do it right, you can have the career of your dreams." "Proper preparation always takes you to your goals, you'll see, so you can have control, reclaim your power and find the proper key." Your first reaction is to smack her in the face for her surface sage deductions, "How the heck does she know about these horrible job seeking conditions?" The career coach gently guides you with these challenging instructions:

• "You must discover your passions and know who you really are; that is her uggestion."
• "Review your skills and achievements and what really turns you on; that should be your destination."
• "It works to choose your best career options based on who you are; to reach your aspirations."
• "You must then research careers that fit your passions; for jobs that fit your required conditions."
• "Formulate a resume geared towards your chosen field; with clear objectives and no obtuse distractions."
• "Prepare and memorize a script about yourself; to use in interviews and presentations."
• "Network, network, positively with the world outside and always build relationships; in order to make good impressions."
• "Interview with employer needs in mind; not yours; and don't forget to like them first; using your innate intuition."
• "Negotiate based on how you can make them look good; to overcome their objections."
• "When you get the job, support your boss to become a star; and you'll receive recommendations for advancement and promotions."

Ultimately, what you are coached, really starts to make some sense, consequently, you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and stop sitting on the fence. Finding a job is the most frustrating and hardest work there is; you'll find! but to be frank, 'That's the Way It Is', you just gotta keep up with the grind! It's imperative to be your own employer now; no matter the lousy conditions, do what's expected, and never give up, no matter your current obstructions. The job search is really a numbers game and if you 'hang in' long enough, I predict you'll get a job, even though the trip is extremely trying and tough.