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I recently dusted off some of my old books and rediscovered one of my favorite poems, “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters,” from Portia Nelson’s book, There is a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery. It creates an analogy between life, change and making choices that affect our life outcomes.

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
~ Calvin Coolidge

Finding a position in today’s economic climate can be challenging and time-consuming. Staying positive and sticking to your job search can be hard, but you can definitely do it! Here are 5 tips to help you:

Once you become comfortable with networking, you will be amazed at the number of people you are speaking with on a regular basis. It's crucial to keep an organized list of all your contacts. Whether you're more comfortable with electronic tracking or a simple small spiral notebook, the important thing is to faithfully record and follow-up. I've borrowed from the 5 big Ws of Journalism and reporting (and added an extra H) to simplify.

Tips for Reframing your Perspective in a Tight Economy:

What sort of work are you looking for? This may seem clear-cut, but sometimes it's not particularly in a tough economy. You may have recently come out of a position as a call-center manager and feel that because you were one, you will be again. Or you may have graduated from college set on becoming a business administrator. You may be currently employed as a welder, and feel you will always be one.