Who would have thought, by collecting bottles and turning them in for the deposit money you could become one for the most successful and famous men in America. Well Donald Trump did, and now he is among other things one of the largest real estate developers in the world. The money he made from recycling bottles isn’t what helped him reach the top though. If you look at the general makeup of Donald Trump as well as other well-off entrepreneurs, you will find underlining qualities that have given them the ability to see the big picture and act upon it.
As a candidate in today’s market you know how tough it can be out there, but it doesn’t have to be. In essence you are your own entrepreneur and by planning, acting and thinking tactfully, or being able to visualize something that the rest of the job seekers out there can’t, you can easily adapt the skills of the most successful entrepreneurs and boost your job search that much further in front of the crowd. Let’s look at some of those qualities and see how you can implement them into your current career or job search:
Receptiveness to Change -
To be successful you need to keep on top of your job search, if something is not working for you change it up a bit. Be up to date with the latest technology or jobs search tools. Attend a new type of networking events or try a niche specific social networking site. Keep your eyes open for anything that could cause a new opportunity to arise.
From the Donald – “You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you.”
Essential Drive for Success -
You must want to succeed. Set goals for yourself and stay committed to reaching those goals no matter what jumps in your way. Look past right now and look at how you want your future career to look. Take time to go the extra mile knowing the results you receive will be well worth the effort.
From the Donald – “I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.”
Assurance and Belief in their Abilities -
Have a strong and healthy opinion of yourself. When you go in for a job interview know that you are the person for this job. Stay focused and stick to your goals because the only one that can achieve them is you. Work every angle and leave no stone unturned.
From the Donald – “If there’s a concrete wall in front of you, you have to go through that wall. You can’t give up. And you have to love what you’re doing or you’ll never be good at it.”
Open to Change and Improvement -
Think of ways to do things better and improve upon the skills that you have. Be creative resourceful and innovative with the tools around you. Find an opportunity in every problem and learn from your mistakes.
From the Donald – “What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate.”
Dog-Eat-Dog Instinct -
Nothing is given to you. You need to take every opportunity to learn from your competition. The only way you’re going to reach to reach your goal it to compete with other successful candidates and rise up far above them. By going to employer rating sites, networking events or staying active on social media you can learn about a specific company’s hiring criteria and their interview process, which will make you prepared.
From the Donald – “You can’t give up. You are going to have times when you feel there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. I had times like that and I had a choice: I could sit in the corner with my thumb in my mouth, or I could fight. My advice to you is: Punch like hell and don’t take no for an answer”
Profoundly Motivated
Always be on the move, full of energy and highly motivated. You should be driven to succeed and have an abundance of self motivation. Nothing is impossible if you have faith in yourself and your skills.
From the Donald – “We won by wearing everyone else down. We never gave up, and the opposition slowly began to melt away.”
Willingness to Learn from Rejection
Use constructive criticism and rejection as a way to gain knowledge and build upon your skills. Be triggered by the word no and use it as a motivation tool. Strive against all odds to make your career vision a reality.
From the Donald – “I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That’s were the fun is.”
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