HANUKKAH, PERSEVERANCE, AND JOB SEARCH

Perseverance.  Encarta Dictionary defines perseverance as steady and continued action or belief, usually over a long period and especially despite difficulties or setbacks. 

Anyone engaged in even a few weeks of job search can certainly claim to have perseverance!  It is a thankless job that brings little in the way of immediate reward or gratification.

Often a good day may yield a rejection letter (or two).  A ringing phone - over the top excitement! An interview - forget about it - Top Of The WORLD!

But, as this illustration shows, many job seekers choose to pack it in just before reaching the end - their goal!  Why do job seekers give up when they obviously need a job (who doesn't)?

Some job seekers give up because they need:

1. Goals.  Imagine the above minor veering to the right, Read more:  HANUKKAH, PERSEVERANCE, AND JOB SEARCH: