Career Directions LLC Blog

Overcome Fear in Your Job Search & Thrive Amidst Chaos

Many people are feeling fear, anxiety and immobility in the volatile economy we are facing today. As a career coach, I am seeing this fear translate into negative expectations and powerlessness as the unemployment statistics soar.

This week I attended a teleclass by Dr. Lynn Joseph on using a visualization technique that can help job seekers release fear and harness their own power and value to obtain what they are seeking. In studies conducted by Dr. Joseph, the majority of job seekers who used this technique became reemployed more quickly than those who did not. 

For anyone who is feeling stuck or hopeless in their job search -- or is just getting started and wants to keep negativity at bay -- Dr. Joseph's book, The Job-Loss Recovery Guide: A Proven Program for Getting Back to Work - Fast! and it's companion guided visualization recording, The Job-Loss Recovery Program, can help.

Posted by Louise Garver

Networking For Introverts Made Easy

If you have lost your job or are beginning to search for a new one, the very thought of seeking new employment-let alone networking-can bring feelings of anxiety, especially if you are introverted.

How do you overcome your fears about picking up the phone or meeting with people about your search? Here's a tip that can help. Join a public cause or charity that you can wholeheartedly support.

Not only do you satisfy your own needs for altruism, but you will be surprised to find many people who could potentially be important to your life, career or business also involved in serving the community.

Posted by Louise Garver