Terri's prescription for success while hunting

Love yourself:
1) have a daily routine including list of things to do and acknowledge daily accomplishments.
2) get physical, keep active and healthy
3) have a network of your "peeps" to help you through this - those who can encourage you (these people know the news is propaganda)
4) walk the dog - pet the cat - keep your pets happy
5) make a storyboard of your vision for all facets of your life
6) let people know you are looking - have your 60 second elevator pitch of what you do and what you would like to do.


Know your brand:
1) take a personality test and possibly a career aptitude test to discover what scientific evidence points to

2) spend time writing about your core strengths and situations where you have shined. Have a list of 5 major work accomplishments and make sure the action words come out (creative problem solver, idea generator)

3) network with people in your arena who have their skills well defined (search linkedin) and develop your brand "script"



5 Secrets of successful job hunters:
1) visualize: just like a marathon runner, set a goal and imagine yourself achieving it. stay focused on that goal
2) be persistent - be consistent: for every "no" you are one step closer to your "yes"
3) replenish yourself: this is an endurance test, eat healthy, get good rest, love yourself, feed your spiritual self
4) inoculate yourself against negative messages: associate with positive people, don't read the news about the general job situation - focus on yours
5) meditate: take a little time every day to focus on your vision, eliminate all the "white noise" of your search. give yourself the gift of a little quietness.


Cut expenses:

1) find ways to reduce your monthly expenses such as applying for low income rates for utilities and telecom expenses
2) shop around for lower rates on insurance
3) learn to cook and be more frugal when necessary
4) ask for a discount, let people know you are out of work