Move from a Holding Pattern to a Strategic Landing
Reconnect with your entrepreneurial spirit!
Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll just wait until…”? It’s safe to say most of us probably have been guilty of “waiting the course.” However, when we wait, it’s safe to say pretty much nothing happens. And the longer we wait, the longer nothing takes place until one begins to think about giving up. (If you are out of work see the P.S.).
My own saying is, “When you give up, you will never know what was just around the corner.”
Job hunting in a down economy can be very frustrating to say the least, and finding new clients for the usual services may make you wish you were on an island somewhere. But when you pick up the phone to call a new acquaintance who complements what you have to offer, new ideas may come about that will uplift and motivate you to begin anew.
Do you have a pile of business cards, contacts in a database, or past associates you “meant to call”? Now is the time to reconnect or newly connect with everyone you can think of should your motivation be lacking. When you find that special conversation, it is amazing how the adrenaline picks up and you become ready to implement new ideas, approach additional hiring companies or hold invigorating future meetings with prospects and clients.
Whatever you can do to pick up your spirit should be of utmost importance now. Traditionally, last quarter of the year is when most business is conducted. Companies need to spend their remaining budgets for the year. Taking action now offers the potential of leading you to a Smooth Sale!
You will find more information on sales techniques for both business and career in these two books:
Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results
and
HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews
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P.S. The Community Service project AmericaHires360 was developed to help Americans return to work.. Companies and Sponsors are making it possible for for Job Seekers to attend for free. The event takes place online October – December click the link above to register today!
