Not all closed doors are also locked
Gaming“Not all the closed doors are closed… some are closed due to the weather.” Thapelo Jonas
It is often said that only two things are certain in life, death and taxes. Yet another thing that qualifies to be placed in that category is ‘knocking on the door’. Every person has at least one door to knock on in her life, whether it’s when he’s looking for a job, raising capital for his business start-up, or even getting a scholarship to college. It is an unavoidable reality; everyone is forced to knock on certain doors to get ahead in life.
But guess that? Many of us are paralyzed with fear when we have to knock on some of these important doors. The big question is why?
It’s a song you’ll hear on many people’s lips, “no jobs, been trying to apply for years now…” And this anthem, in my two-cent opinion, isn’t 100 percent accurate.
First of all, the advent of the internet has exposed people to online job applications, people can sit behind their chairs and send their resume or business proposals via email and finally wrap up five days later. that the position was filled.
And yes, technology has given us convenience and speed to accelerate these processes, but it is the passive approach that it instills that should not replace the action-oriented approach that our predecessors had.
We should adopt that attitude that says “If they don’t respond to my request or proposal, I will physically go and knock on their doors.”
The truth is; There’s an employer looking for someone with their talents, skills, and personality, but they won’t always know from the four-page document that lands in their inbox.
It is always the action that separates the extraordinary from the ordinary.
But taking action isn’t always easy for some of us… so where do you start to develop this action-oriented approach?
# 1. Develop your speaking and writing skills
When applying for a vacancy or securing capital for your business, you must first realize that you are selling a product called YOU. And the sales success of that product depends on the power of persuasion you have.
Practice how you will use words when asked to describe why a potential employer or investor should hire you or fund your business, often called an elevator pitch.
Create sales copy that includes a YOU product.
# 2. Brand yourself
There’s an old adage that “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Many people ignore the importance of image. Everyone you meet has perceptions about you; you can’t afford to let people mark you. Dress for success, look the part and in no time you will be the part.
#3. Develop a positive self-talk
It is important to know that our words have the ability to create our reality. You eventually become the product of your words, so if you continually tell yourself, “I am the best, I will make it, and I am destined for greatness…” You will eventually become what you profess.
And finally…
# 4. Take action
Even if it’s just because they’re upset about the hit, someone will always open the door for you.