Over-Enthusiasm In the Job Search

The Perils Of Too Much Enthusiasm In The Joblast employer you had an interview with to determine if
Searchhe/she has reached a decision. They have. It was not
You, as a job seeker, have just had a great interview.you.
You want to celebrate, maybe have a drink, dinner andHere comes more doubts and anxiety about yourself
relax. You are SURE you will be the candidate whoas a good worker. Over-enthusiasm has come full
has won the job prize.circle into doubts. Enthusiasm in the job search is a
You have had several of these kinds of interviews.must. There can be times that over-enthusiasm needs
Three of them this week! You were enthused afterto be modified.
each one! Doubts did surface after the second one didYou, as a job seeker, would be better off if you had
not produce a job offer, nor did the first one and youcontinued to focus on your job seeking activites AS IF
have just been through a third one!you had not been the chosen candidate. It could be the
Its close to the weekend and, Mr or Mrs. Job Seeker,10th interview or more, to get a job offer. In other
you, have decided not to worry about the results ofwords, being more realistic and not over enthusiastic.
this last one. You think, there will be good news onI think the process contains this: Practice, practice on
Monday.what you are doing to find a job. Make more contacts,
Monday and Tuesday wear on and there have beenre-do your resume, send out thank you notes and sell
no phone calls or e-mails in your favor. Once again,yourself to employers that want your skills set.
there is a pang of doubt about your job seekingKeep your highs and lows under your control. Think of
abilities. There are no more interviews scheduled eithertoo much enthusiasm as a trial balloon you can let go
for this coming week.of. Your next job balloon needs to be held tightly in
You, the slightly panicked job seeker, decide to call theyour hands.