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Confidence

Your mind set is just as important as your skill set for getting the job you want!

A few days ago the SBS program Insight featured a forum on whether a crisis of confidence was the biggest threat facing the Australian economy. This started me thinking about the impact that the media focus on the economic crisis and job losses has had on the confidence levels of people applying for jobs or considering a career move. What struck me most was whether people writing their applications or preparing for interviews subconsciously undersell their skills and abilities.   Coming from this mindset, getting a job is much more competitive than in the past. What are my chances of success? Is there a voice running in the back of their mind which is saying ‘I don’t have this or that experience’, making it harder for them to remain positive?  The answer is most likely ‘yes’, even though we are not conscious of it. Therefore, if you are in the process of applying for a job or going for an interview, you need to consciously focus on the positives – YOUR skills and experience.  The preparation is all about you! Marketing yourself is about the specific skills, experience and attributes you bring to the prospective employer. Before you start writing your application or preparing for that important interview, boost your confidence with a simple self-assessment of your skills, carefully matching your competencies, experience and personal attributes to the job requirements. This will keep you focussed on the main game – confidently marketing your skills and abilities.

It is not about the competition.

Centre your focus on the job specifications and your skill set.

 

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