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Shary Raske
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May 2008
The Power of Gratitude in a Career Change
When people are traumatized by unexpected job loss, the capacity to listen and learn career transition processes are always compromised. During any outplacement project my sacred intention is to weave an atmosphere of hope while giving participants an opportunity to vent about unexpected job loss. When hope is restored, learning can occur, and then I never hear from these participants again. That was the case ten years ago, except for Mr. Adams.
Mr. Adams wrote me a letter about how grateful he was. He told me that he was faced with the daunting task of grieving the loss of a job he truly loved and sorting out the complexities of a job search. My presentation gave him a framework to get back on his feet and make a successful career move. Actually, I gave him an invitation to move forward. He graciously accepted and took action.
Over the years, he repaid my kindness over and over and over again.
He never forgot me. I never forgot him.
We developed a mutually beneficial business relationship.
That’s the power of gratitude.
You, too, can create a deeper impression on those you influence through the power of gratitude. Whether it’s the first interview, the second or the third, always send a heart-felt thank-you note. Whether it’s a five minute exchange at a networking event or an hour-long networking meeting, you will be remembered longer if you send a thank-you note.
Why? Because, so few people do it!
Send a thank-you to those who helped you after you have made a successful career transition.
Many people start their jobs and never acknowledge the many people who took the time to help. It’s an easy thing to forget after the exhaustion of a search and the busyness of a new job. Yet those who do send thank-you notes will have an easier time with their next career campaign 2 years, 3 years, 5 years down the road. Think about it. If you re-activate your search and you re-contact someone who never heard what happened to you, do you truly think they will be as willing to help the second time around?
A successful career transition requires a commitment to show up in your life differently. I remember a client who even sent a thank-you note for being turned down for a job he really wanted. His note was so compelling that the company expanded the finalist list from three to four. It was his thank-you that turned the tide and he was hired! To learn more about ways you can make a successful career transition, call Shary Raske at (314) 560-1088 or email her at shary@courageouschange.net
Why should you have a great Elevator Speech?
Can you influence another person in twelve words or less? What are your best skills? What value do you bring? Capture that and you'll have a great elevator speech.
One Secret for a Successful Career Transition One of the secrets of a successful career transition is to exude confidence. One way to convey confidence is to keep a daily log about what is going well. Refer back to your log, when you have had a disappointment. The log will provide you with proof that the set back is temporary. Another way to build confidence is by keeping your promises. If you say you are going to do three things a day toward your search, did you? Each time you keep your promise, your confidence increases.
Want to be a better speaker / facilitator / job interviewer? Try this tip: Notice where your feet are. Do you feel the support the floor is giving you? Sink into that support before uttering a word. Not only will it make you more relaxed, but your listeners will be more likely to pay attention when they see you taking the time to really be there for them.
Do you know someone whose career needs CPR? No, I don't mean resuscitation, although sometimes it feels that way!! Get back on track with a Career Planning Resource meeting. Call today for details (314) 560-1088 |
