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You are going to experience both ups and downs during your job search. No matter how tough your current search is, it’s important not to lose your drive. Below are five methods you can use to keep or increase your enthusiasm.

1. Focus on the Positive: You should spend time identifying the positive aspects of a difficult job market. This could entail a decline in monthly net job losses, future incentives to entice small businesses to hire, and the upcoming end of the “worst decade ever.” Next bury the past, move forward with a clean slate, and anticipate the success you will experience during the next decade.

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2. Try New Things: If you have not done so, create a list of up to 150 additional companies (predominantly small and mid-size) within a 30-50 mile radius of your home. Next contact the companies’ hiring managers (before the end of year) and request face-to-face meetings. During these meetings, discuss how you can help solve their current problems and create value. The more meetings you have, the more opportunities to generate subsequent interviews and job offers. If your current job search is stalled, you now have a new technique to execute. As a result, your enthusiasm and motivation should increase, since you have something new to look forward to.

3. Cover Your Bases: Make sure you are performing every efficient activity possible to successfully tap into the hidden and advertised job markets. Likewise, you will minimize guilt or regret since the difficulties of your current job search is not because of your actions; or due to you not taking all of the necessary actions required to end your job search. As long as you continue doing what it takes to end your job search, you will eventually achieve your desired outcome.

4. Learn From Others: You should read and/or listen to personal development books, articles, CDs, and podcasts that cover enthusiasm. You should also associate with enthusiastic individuals (including job seekers) and ask them how they consistently maintain their enthusiasm.

5. Reward Yourself: You should exercise, eat well, acquire an adequate amount of sleep, and give back. Also reward yourself for working diligently during your job search. On a weekly basis participate in activities that you love to do, that make you smile, and that make you laugh. Likewise, you will keep your energy level up which will help keep you devoted to accomplishing your job search goals.

If you have not done so, I recommend you listen to the relevant career podcasts at thecareercatalyst.podbean.com.

Also Tuesday night at 9PM EST tune in to JobRadioUSA’s Episode 23 “Highly Effective Networking – How to Meet the Right People and Get a Great Job” with expert guest Orville Pierson.

Remember the wisdom of a crowd is richer than the wisdom of a few. So actively participate in the free online community at jobradiousa.com and encourage fellow job seekers to do the same.

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