By J.T. O'Donnell
My friend, GL Hoffman wrote a post/e-book that outlines 100 attributes of people who start businesses. As soon as I read it, I thought, "These apply to ANY person who wants to know how to be employable for the duration of their professional lifetimes."
Here's why...
The new rules of job search and career development involve some harsh realities. Things like:
- EVERY job is temporary!
- College teaches you how to learn, but not necessarily how to get a job.
- Brand or BE branded.
- Jobs aren't deserved, they're earned.
That being said, GL's list perfectly outlines why we all need to see ourselves today as starting our own 'businesses-of-one.' Which means, we can use his tips to assess our ability to succeed in today's competitive working world. From there, build steps to make sure you meet all of these attributes and I guarantee the success you seek will materialize.
Here are my 10 favorites:
#3 - Learn how to ask for advice.
#6 - Find a business metaphor for your business idea.
#11 - What pain are you solving?
#21 - Delayed gratification.
#32 - Ignore the little things.
#72 - 4X the money, 4X the time
#78 - Under promise, over deliver.
#93 - Screw security.
#97 - Don't blame others.
#100 - Humorous.
I shot an impromptu video above while hanging out at my favorite coffee shop to tell you why the above are so vital to professional success.
Now, tell me your favorites below. In your opinion, what attributes are most vital?
We get it. Looking for work can be scary, especially if you’ve been at it for a long time and haven’t gotten any results.
Understanding which fears are getting in the way and how to overcome them will make all the difference. Sometimes you might not be aware of which obstacle is getting in the way of your goals. If you want to overcome these fears once and for all, we invite you to join us!
In this training, you’ll learn how to:
- Utilize strategies for coping with your job search fears
- Be confident in your job search—from writing your resume to networking
- Face your fears and move forward
Join our CEO, J.T. O'Donnell, and Director of Training Development & Coaching, Christina Burgio, for this live event on Wednesday, October 5th at 12 pm ET.
CAN'T ATTEND LIVE? That's okay. You'll have access to the recording and the workbook after the session!
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