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Title: Do You Dither in Your Job Search? Post by: Stephen Taylor on July 29, 2007, 02:12:08 PM Do You Dither in Your Job Search?
I looked up the definition of "to dither" before writing this article. It is to be agitated and in a nervous state. My definition, however, as it relates to a job seeker is that some people will spend many minutes and hours, seeking a way out of looking for a job. It is a neighbor of procrastination. But "dithering" also can mean, going from one activity to another. For example: Writing down names of people to call about jobs, but never making the calls or putting one's attention onto other things. All kinds of motions/actions are made to find a job.They all add up to busy work and the active tasks are left out. How will a person stop this aimlessness and get something done on their own behalf? Setting goals with a definite timeline to achieve them, are what job seekers HAVE to do. "Dithering" is good for butterflies and birds, but not for job seekers. Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A., Certified Job & Career Transition Coach--Email: [email protected] Web site is: www.doitnowcareers.info Phone: (509) 469-3514 |