AA: The Survivor’s door to career opportunity

Attitude and Acceptance It is important that you make things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen. Try to focus on today and what you can do. This may mean letting go of old attitudes and accepting that the way you look for work may have to change. It may mean taking a survival position.

Attitude and Acceptance

It is important that you make things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen. Try to focus on today and what you can do. This may mean letting go of old attitudes and accepting that the way you look for work may have to change. It may mean taking a survival position.

When should you accept a survival position?

  • The position is related to the field you are exploring
  • t is with a company that you feel comfortable working for
  • It is simply a financially feasible situation

Why?

  • It’s often easier to network inside a company
  • Sometimes positions are only available to internal employees
  • There is potential to prove your worth to the company; things change; someone may quit or retire, creating the perfect fit for you
  • Contract or temporary positions often turn into full-time jobs
  • You now have the staff of the entire company in your network

Be sure to weigh all options and opportunities carefully before discarding any. You never know where things will lead. The employment market is tough right now. You will have to be innovative in looking for career opportunities.

By changing your attitude and accepting contract, temporary, and entry-level positions, you allow doors to open. Remember that old adage, “If life gives you lemons then make lemonade?” You can forget your ego and do your best work while you await better opportunities!

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