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June 6th, 2006, 12:00 PM
THREE ATTITUDES OF EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS
THE ATTITUDE OF NEED
THE ATTITUDE OF I’M HIRED
THE ATTITUDE OF RETENTIONNEED:
You have to be in need of employment. You can’t simply want to be employed or it would be nice to be employed, if I get this job great, if not, another will come my way. Need implies commitment, focus, hunger, dedication, a can-do attitude. Need means being flexible and humble with your expectations, salary, title, location, company, industry and yes it even means starting in the cellar, again and climbing your way back to the penthouse, again. There is no vacancy in the House of Need for unemployed prima donnas.
HIRED:
You have to believe that you are the best candidate for the position. The position is yours to lose. You must have a plan of action and take action with your plan. Are you willing, able and ready? In sales, there is what is known to great salespersons as the A.B.C’s of sales. Always Be Closing. An interview for a position is the time to be a great closer. There was the story in Greek mythology about a leader who arrived on shore with his army and to make sure his men did not retreat from battle, he burned all the ships. There is no turning back, no retreat. The time to close for the job and be hired is while you are interviewing. Once you leave the interviewer’s office there is no guarantee you will be invited back. You want to hear those now infamous two little words, you’re hired.
RETENTION:
Now that you have the position you worked so hard to obtain, work as hard if not harder, as smart if not smarter, to keep it. You may want to consider the following questions: How do I say what I want to say, when I need to say it? Do I need additional training/education in any one particular field? Am I doing my job with due diligence? Am I a team (together everyone achieves more) player? Do I get the job done by any ethical means? If I have a job related challenge, do I follow or know the proper protocol, procedures and regulations needed for a fair and amicable resolution? Kindly remember never, ever leave your present job unless you have a new one to go to.
So, the last question I will leave you to ponder with is, do you need an (e.a.r.) employment attitude readjustment?
Questions, comments, contact Long Island's Job Ready Strategist, Michael Coritsidis at: doit2001@hotmail.com
THE ATTITUDE OF NEED
THE ATTITUDE OF I’M HIRED
THE ATTITUDE OF RETENTIONNEED:
You have to be in need of employment. You can’t simply want to be employed or it would be nice to be employed, if I get this job great, if not, another will come my way. Need implies commitment, focus, hunger, dedication, a can-do attitude. Need means being flexible and humble with your expectations, salary, title, location, company, industry and yes it even means starting in the cellar, again and climbing your way back to the penthouse, again. There is no vacancy in the House of Need for unemployed prima donnas.
HIRED:
You have to believe that you are the best candidate for the position. The position is yours to lose. You must have a plan of action and take action with your plan. Are you willing, able and ready? In sales, there is what is known to great salespersons as the A.B.C’s of sales. Always Be Closing. An interview for a position is the time to be a great closer. There was the story in Greek mythology about a leader who arrived on shore with his army and to make sure his men did not retreat from battle, he burned all the ships. There is no turning back, no retreat. The time to close for the job and be hired is while you are interviewing. Once you leave the interviewer’s office there is no guarantee you will be invited back. You want to hear those now infamous two little words, you’re hired.
RETENTION:
Now that you have the position you worked so hard to obtain, work as hard if not harder, as smart if not smarter, to keep it. You may want to consider the following questions: How do I say what I want to say, when I need to say it? Do I need additional training/education in any one particular field? Am I doing my job with due diligence? Am I a team (together everyone achieves more) player? Do I get the job done by any ethical means? If I have a job related challenge, do I follow or know the proper protocol, procedures and regulations needed for a fair and amicable resolution? Kindly remember never, ever leave your present job unless you have a new one to go to.
So, the last question I will leave you to ponder with is, do you need an (e.a.r.) employment attitude readjustment?
Questions, comments, contact Long Island's Job Ready Strategist, Michael Coritsidis at: doit2001@hotmail.com