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8 Secrets of “Lucky” Job Seekers
Nina Kim | NursingLink
Still looking for the four-leafed clover that will get you the job you’ve always wanted? If Lady Luck hasn’t been on your side lately, maybe it’s time to try a new approach.
Contrary to popular belief, good luck doesn’t solely have to do with fate and the mysterious unfolding of the universe — according to several psychology study results, luck largely has to do with the way you think and your general outlook on life.
As the old saying goes, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So start living life from the perspective of a “lucky” person, and maybe you’ll come across that opportunity for an interview or meet the person you need to know to get that job.
Contrary to popular belief, good luck doesn’t solely have to do with fate and the mysterious unfolding of the universe — according to several psychology study results, luck largely has to do with the way you think and your general outlook on life.
As the old saying goes, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So start living life from the perspective of a “lucky” person, and maybe you’ll come across that opportunity for an interview or meet the person you need to know to get that job.
rhondacolding
about 3 years ago
2 comments
If you are having a hard time reentering the work force via a hospital try going to a nursing agency. This way you can make some immediate money usually at a higher rate than what the hospital will pay a regular staff nurse, plus they will provide you with an orientation. This way you can make money and start to regain your experience. Now the hospital orientation will not be as intense or long as if you were orienting for a staff position but atleast you can get your foot in a door and start practicing.
clboyd
about 3 years ago
2 comments
Carolcowan, I am in a similar situation. I left the job market for five years to focus on my family. When the kids went back to school I returned to college to get my BSN. I believed all would be great after graduation. It is hard to remain hopeful, but one must. Hang in there.. you're not alone.
ebradd
about 3 years ago
18 comments
i wish many luck in finding a job even in this economie
carolcowan
about 3 years ago
10 comments
I did not intend to give that article a thumbs up, I thought the thumbs up was for jsilvoy's comment.
carolcowan
about 3 years ago
10 comments
jsilvoy, You are so right. I am trying to find a job, I'm an RN with a BSN, after interrupting my career for 12 years to be a stay at home mother. I keep hearing no recent experience (where am I supposed to get that? In the past couple of weeks, I've been told by nurse recruiters (if I get any response at all when applying online for a job), that there will always be someone more qualified than me, or I don't meet minimum requirements. I'm supposed to remain positive after that?
jsilvoy
about 3 years ago
12 comments
The problem with all this positive vibe stuff is if you are in a tight market, you've read and absorbed every bit of advice on interviewing available, and still get turned down more times than one can count, it is very difficult getting excited about an interview or even applying for a job. The catch is that no one who does the interviewing will offer advice as to what went wrong - always the same line - they found someone with better qualifications or who fit the position better.