How to Survive the Job Hunt

Job Goals + Plan of Action + Persistence = EMPLOYMENT

Research shows we can fight depression by forcing ourselves to smile.  When you smile, your sub-conscious mind decides you must be happy (since you are smiling), and allows you to then actually feel happier

• Take ACTION – make job hunting your job!  
• Develop a plan of action.
• Take care of yourself – eat nutritious foods and get adequate rest.
• Do something nice for someone else.
• Make sure “self talk” is positive.
• Spend time each day reviewing your job search “plan of action.”  Are you working on your goals?
• Remember that you are a worthwhile person, and have much to offer the right employer.

• Set definite job goals.
• Engage in physical activity every day.
• Associate only with positive people.  Leave negative friends behind!
• Get up early each morning – don’t waste valuable time sleeping in!
• Plan “alone time” in your daily schedule.
• Remember, laughter is good  medicine.
• Remind yourself that each “no” moves you one step closer to a “yes”!

For more information about Job Placement, contact us by phone 503.399.5026, fax 503.399.7483 or by e-mail at jobplacement@chemeketa.edu. Visit us on the main floor in Bldg. 2, Rm 115.

Updated June 2007 by the College Advancement Department.