Spark your search

Have you been looking for a new job over the past few months without much success?

Searching for a new role can be challenging. It seems there are more and more talented professionals who are going longer between finding their next position. We've got an entire process for super-charging your search and I'm sharing it with you. The first step is to prepare your mind.

The first thing to do, before starting any job search, is to set your mental and emotional state into a productive mode. There are many ways to do this and therefore a path that will work for you.

Here are four ways to super-charge your next search session:

1. Start with exercise. Whether this is a 30-minute walk with your dog, playing your favorite sport or engaging a full-on triathlon practice, exercise can clear the mind, enhance concentration, and improve blood flow to your brain. The body and mind are connected, so whatever fitness movement you chose, your brain cannot lose. Nourish your mind and body afterwards with hydration and nutritious eating.

2. Prime your mind. Spend an additional 15-30 minutes reading before your search. This can be about new trends in your sector of employment, your favorite poetry, or even a specific technology breakthrough in your field. Get your mind engaged and or excited about what's coming next.

3. Visualize. After engaging in your search for the first hour, take regular breaks based on your natural attention span and current state of mind. Visualize yourself arriving at your next interview and your mind being in a great flow state, meeting your next excellent boss and great colleagues. Visualize your words being spot-on during your next interview and how you sound. Take a moment to appreciate and expect your best self.

4. Plan your search. Don't just jump into the search. Take a few minutes to think about everything that will impact your search. This can include the full spectrum of tangible and intangibles; your energy level, your self talk, your time available, and technology or media sources that are helpful. Review your search through the simple model of plan, do, check.

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