Help your students/clients through the tough times.

As you may be aware, these are very challenging economic times for us and our country. How can we help our students and clients maintain a positive energy and outlook about their current and future career possibilities? The following are a few simple concepts/ideas that some of you may already be employing:

• No matter how difficult things may seem, people are finding gainful employment every single day! This can’t be emphasized enough!
• They will feel more empowered by taking career or job decisions seriously. These decisions should fit their image, not someone else’s, of who they should be.
• Patience and perseverance are universal and will greatly enhance their possibilities of achieving their goals.
• Leave no opportunity un-explored! Opportunities are all around us but many times we can overlook them.
• Many jobs are available in the hidden job market. It is important to gain assistance from others through networking and recognize and take advantage of opportunity when it arrives!
• It is never too soon to learn good job search techniques. This is true whether they are currently seeking employment or are in college, high school, or even middle school. The security one gains from this knowledge is invaluable!
• With patience and perseverance, anyone with an idea or skill, coupled with a willingness to work hard, can become a successful entrepreneur! Self employment is always an option.

If you have other ideas or concepts that you use with your clients or students, please share them with us, and they will be included in the next issue of News You Can Use.