Good Candidates Go Fast

We have been identifying some excellent sales candidates lately who are looking to enhance their careers. What I am finding is that sales candidates with very good track records are being hired as quickly in this economic downturn as they were when business was booming. What it should tell you is that when you interview a high-caliber sales person, assume that they are being recruited by other companies. Don't wait on your decision. If you do, they might be hired already.

Hope is in the Air

Spring is fast approaching and people's attitudes in general are rising and thinking more positively. You need to take that same attitude and be confident in your abilities and what you can bring to a new employer. Whenever you interview or talk to a prospective employer, always take the attitude that you bring a lot of value to their organization. The way you feel about yourself will have a great impact on the impression you make in being evaluated for a new opportunity. The phrase "attitude produces altitude" has been around a long time, but is as true as it's ever been. Some employer will see your value, but it will only happen if you see it yourself.

Good News Today

The Dow went up almost 400 points today. It was the first sign of good news in a long time. It's important that you keep your attitude up and looking forward, not dwelling on what you hear in the news or what is now past. Concentrate on maximizing your performance, and generate the very best results that you possibly can. Opportunities will surface for people who have exceptional performance. It might not come as fast as you'd like, but it will come. If you're in the middle of a job search, and you currently have a job, your first priority is keeping your performance at an excellent level. Don't let your performance drop at a time when you might have your mind on your next position.