You've been searching and interviewing and all for the pursuit of that golden ring (a new job)! The harsh reality is that 60+% of you won't be in that job 18 months from now. Why? Only a very small number of you didn't have the right skills to do the job. For the rest of you, it was a result of your Emotional IQ.
So, what can you do to protect your new position? Lots! Ronnie Ann at Work Coach Cafe listed 7 ways to insure your job by gaining more control over your Emotional IQ. For greater insight, you'll want to read her entire post here. I've paraphrased them below:
- You always have choices, don't play the victim.
- Build strong relationships at work
- Be perceived as having a positive attitude (perception equals reality)
- Don't let your emotions drive your behavior
- Avoid the blame game
- It isn't always about being right, know when to give in or back down
- Look for possibilities and opportunities
I will also add number eight (8)
8. Always be looking for your next job (networking and exploring)
I am not going to place all the blame on you or the employer. Interviewing is not an exact science. Everyone is trying their best to be a good employee and a good employer. If you treat this new job like a relationship- open dialog, honest communication and a desire to make it work, it just might.
Ronnie Ann, how lucky are you to have such a giving and talented friend! I look forward to sharing info from your blog!
Posted by: Career Sherpa | September 03, 2009 at 05:21 AM
Appreciate the lovely comment about my blog, Hannah. I love those little cups. A talented cyber-friend gifted me the design totally unsolicited - and it happened to arrive on my birthday without him even knowing the date. So cool of him to do that. And by the way...any time you want to synthesize my words so well, feel free to! ;-)
Posted by: Ronnie Ann | September 02, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Ronnie Ann, thanks for the comment. I am glad I found your blog, workcoachcafe.com, you have some wonderful advice and insight. Plus the visual layout is so easy on the eyes. The branded cup before each post and the banner are a nice touch!
Posted by: Career Sherpa | August 19, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Thanks for the mention, Hannah,. Nicely presented. I like your 8th point. I think in my early years I was more often than not looking for my next job the day I started! Of course, since then I've found it very helpful to focus on the job at hand too. ;-) BTW..."career sherpa"...love it!
Ronnie Ann
Posted by: Ronnie Ann | August 18, 2009 at 08:53 PM