I have a friend who got laid off from PNC when they shifted some credit positions to other locations. They offered him a position in Ohio
Two possibilities that come to mind: questionable references and/or a poor attitude. A conversation with your references can give you an idea of what they might be saying. You can discuss with your reference what you are experiencing and ask for their advice. This conversation should make you feel confident of the positive things this reference is saying about you. If that is not the case then find a new reference you can count on.
ReplyDeleteA positive, “can do” attitude will result in positive interviews. It is often a traumatic blow to one’s ego to get laid off. It can shake your self confidence and grow in to a full case of depression. This is the most common reason for chronic unemployment. The more rejection the person experiences the worst they feel about themselves.
In this case the candidate successfully pumps themselves up for the initial interviews but once they actually feel like their going to get the job self doubt starts to creep in. During the final interview they start to wonder if they will be successful in the position or will they get fired again? Even though the candidate does not articulate their doubt it is a distraction and the interviewer can feel the incongruence in the candidate’s manner.
In this employment environment no offers are made if there is any doubt.
To overcome this negative thought pattern try the following steps:
1. Assume you want the position you are interviewing for and that you are the best person for the job.
2. Think about having the job and that everything is perfect, the boss likes everything you do, the other employees like you, and you like every aspect of the job you are doing.
3. Everyday the job gets better. Everyday you get better at the job.
4. Go to the library and get some self help, motivational books and tapes. Tony Robins, Zig Ziglar, Mike Wicket etc. Find the ones that you can believe in and saturate your mind with optimistic thinking.
Next interview listen to these tapes on the way to the meeting and you will make the meeting in to a positive meeting.