Categories: Scrubs

The 7 deadly sins of job hunting

2. Failing to focus
As a nurse you were always busy. Now your routines are changing. You may fall into the trap of thinking that you have free time to smell the roses, go for a walk, fix the car/garden or finally get to the mall—WRONG! You only have free time if you have created a detailed plan for your job hunt. This includes a list of your daily activities for finding your next job (eight hours minimum). If your to-do list is complete before third shift, then it was too short. That’s right! Focusing and getting organized from the beginning will preserve some of your good work habits and help you cut the time of being unemployed.

3. Not defining who you are

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Vlad Zachary

"America’s Professional Coach" Vlad Zachary is a leading expert in career and professional coaching with award-winning and world-recognized publications. He is the CEO of CareerBlackboard.com, founder of InterviewSkillsUniversity.com, and the author of the DVD Mastering the Job Interview and several e-books on healthcare, communications, psychology and career development.

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