New School Resume » Economy http://www.newschoolresume.com Weapons For The Job Hunt Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:52:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 It’s Not You.. It’s The Economy http://www.newschoolresume.com/2009/04/its-not-you-its-the-economy/ http://www.newschoolresume.com/2009/04/its-not-you-its-the-economy/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:07:38 +0000 David Gallant http://www.newschoolresume.com/?p=118 Time for a reality check: Your lack of progress in your job search isn’t due to any personal or professional deficiency, says Executive Recruiter Mark Jaffe.

Yesterday I got a press release from one Mark Jaffe, an executive recruiter with Wyatt & Jaffe. The sarcasm-laden pitch addressed the fear and desperation that have seized many job-seekers because of the recession. It also offered Jaffe’s advice for staying confident and making a good impression on potential employers.

One of Jaffe’s tips stood out, and I thought it was worth sharing. It was to not take rejection in your job search personally. His press release notes:

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