Even if you have a lot of self-confidence, it's still important to know how to sell the most important product of all: yourself. Remember that rejection can be perceived however you choose.
During this interviewing game, try to see rejection as an elimination process. It doesn't matter whether that rejection comes from you or from the company, it only matters that you can now "let go" of that opportunity and move on to another one.
With that belief in mind, let's look at some of the things you need to consider before making a change in your career.
If you are going to put a lot of time and effort into landing the perfect job, then you'd better make sure you are on the right track. This is one time I can't tell you the "best" answer. You and only you know what works for you. So take 15 minutes to write down your responses so you understand yourself, and I promise it will help guide you to companies that will fulfill your goals.
- Do I like small or large companies?
- Do I like to drive? How far (in minutes) is acceptable?
- Do I want to work indoors or outdoors?
- Can I be in one location all day, or do I prefer to move about?
- Do I like to work alone, or do I need to be around other people? Should I be in a people-oriented environment?
- Do I thrive on stress, or should I look for a stress-free environment?
- What do I feel is the ideal position for me?
- What three things on the job are most important to me?
- Am I a self-starter, or do I need guidance?
- Do I have to be in charge, or do I mind working for someone else?
- Do I mind starting at entry level with a company?
- Am I a leader or a follower? Do I need to be dressed profession ally every day, or do I prefer to be casual?
- Is my work environment important to me? Does it need to be plush? Quiet? Have windows? Do I prefer my own office? etc.
- Out of all the positions I have held, which one gave me the most satisfaction?
- Do I enjoy working with an older group of people? All men? All women? People younger than me? etc.
