Motivational Quotes for Job Seekers

Motivational Quotes for Job Seekers

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Be nice to yourself

That’s right—if you want to improve your chances of finding your dream job, you need to set yourself up for success. Start paying attention to your self-talk. Is it positive and affirming, or is it negative and disparaging? The way you talk to yourself is like a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you keep telling yourself that your goals aren’t worthwhile and 

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Be nice to yourself

that you’ll never make your career dreams come true, the Universe will be happy to confirm your suspicions. On the other hand, if you can pay attention to your mental chatter and try to think more positively, the Universe will be just as likely to steer you in the right direction. Don't underestimate the power of suggestion to help you reach your career goals!

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Be nice to yourself

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it. — Arnold H. Glasow

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Don't Get Discouraged

Looking for a job can be discouraging. But don't worry: if you're on the hunt for a new job, let these motivational quotes and words of wisdom keep you motivated. You grow up the day you have the first real laugh at yourself. — Ethel Barrymore

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Laugh at yourself

Everyone has a weakness---something that no matter how hard they try to do that one thing, it always ends up being a disaster. Even the world’s most successful people have weaknesses. So instead of trying to deny your weaknesses, just admit that you are human, have a good laugh at yourself, and then move on.

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Laugh at yourself

Self-suggestion makes you master of yourself. — W. Clement Stone

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Be patient

To land the job of your dreams, be prepared to put in many hours to reach your goal. Malcolm Gladwell suggested that it takes about 10,000 hours of ‘practice’ as an amateur to become an expert. In his groundbreaking book The Outliers, Gladwell suggests that it was Bill Gates’ dedication to programming that made him the world-renowned expert and success story that he is today. 

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Be patient

Gates put in thousands of hours in a computer lab at university before launching what is arguably one of the most successful companies in the world. Are you willing to put in 10,000 hours of practice in order to achieve your goals? Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. — Russell Simmons

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Don’t get so fixated on your path that you lose sight of your goal

Be flexible and open-minded when it comes to finding your dream job. Don’t get so hung up on your plan that you are afraid to revise it. Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?' — Brian Tracy

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Keep good company

If you want to improve your chances of finding your dream job, surround yourself with people who have either landed their dream job already or who are working towards finding it, just like you. Invite the people you know who have been successful in finding work that they love out for coffee. 

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Keep good company

Tell them what your goals are and that you admire their accomplishments. Ask them if they have any tips on how to find a dream job. Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal. — Friedrich Nietzsche

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Express gratitude

It's important to take a breather once in a while to stop and appreciate all the blessings, big or small, in your life already! Give yourself a pat on the back every now and then. Yes, landing your dream job is the ultimate reward, but you should also be celebrating important milestones and accomplishments along the way.

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Do what you can to help others find their dream job

While you are building a network of support to help you achieve your career goals, pay it forward and help someone else find work that is fulfilling and satisfying. When you are grateful - when you can see what you have - you unlock blessings to flow in your life. — Suze Orman

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