What's got three pairs of arms, giant feet, eagle eyes, a pig's snout, a brass neck, and thick skin? If you're looking for a new job, I hope you match that description because I reckon those are some of the key attributes that a job hunter needs to be successful! I'm sure we'd all agree that finding a new job isn't easy and it's a real test of mental strength. Based upon my experiences so far, I've pulled together a list of characteristics that I think you'll need during your job hunt. I've captured them on a slide alongside some supporting steps - I hope you find them interesting and useful. Please use the following link to check out my full LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-characteristics-successful-job-hunter-jon-stephenson

1. Job Hunting – show your strength of character!
• Accept that finding a new job isn’t easy, but you’re up for the challenge
– it's a real test of mental strength and the whole experience feels a bit alien at times!
• Recognise the key characteristics you’ll need when job hunting
– see the next slide for a list of the attributes and their practical application
• Embrace the skills you’re developing during your search
– they will stand you in good stead when you secure your next role
• Consider what you can do to enhance your skills
– identify opportunities to increase your chances of success
• Contact your network if you need support
– they could help with some of the heavy lifting!
• Allow time for exercise and leisure
– it will take the weight off your mind!
• Stay strong & keep looking
– your ideal job is out there!
Jon Stephenson
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stephensonjon

2. Super brain
To create great ideas, pass lots
of tests, and think on your feet
Jon Stephenson
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stephensonjon
Eagle eyes
To look out for new roles
Pig’s snout
To sniff out potential jobs
Bullshit detector
To separate fact from fiction
Huge ears
To keep close to the ground
and listen to advice
Mega mouth
To ensure you’re heard, continue
smiling (through gritted teeth),
and show your sense of humour
Square jaw
To take rejection on the chin
and come back fighting
Thick skin
To be resilient to the knock-backs,
rejections, and walls of silence
Big heart
To show your passion for the job,
assist others, and give you courage
Brass neck
To give you the effrontery and
audacity to get past gatekeepers
Multiple arms
To spin lots of plates
Padded knees
To support humility and hard work
Interchangeable heads
To apply for different positions
Job Hunting – the key characteristics of a successful job hunter?!
Inner coach
To give you the confidence, patience,
hope, and self-belief to keep going
Green fingers
To help you grow your network,
sow the seeds of success, and
separate the wheat from the chaff
Relaxation switch
To avoid burn-out, give you time to
unwind, and recharge your batteries
Battle scars
To show your bouncebackability
Broad shoulders
To accept criticism, carry the weight of
expectation, and accept responsibility
Strong backbone
To have the conviction to stand up
for yourself and your principles
Massive hands
To network and hold onto your dreams
Sharp claws
To grab hold of new opportunities
and keep a firm grip on reality
Springy legs
To jump through hoops and over
hurdles, and take a leap of faith
Giant feet
To get your foot in the door and
step outside your comfort zone