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“Cynthia Shapiro's take on Self-Talk

Cynthia Shapiro, in her wonderful book, What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get A Job Around Here? says:

What you’re telling yourself with your inner voice comes through in every stage of your job search process.

When you have negative or insecure self-talk constantly running through your head, it will tend to govern the tone of your cover letters, e-mails, phone screenings, and interviews.

Cynthia shares how successful athletes visualize getting baskets, making touchdowns, or hitting home runs.

Job seekers need to do the same thing. We need to visualize succeeding in interviews, excitedly sharing our achievement stories, and enjoying getting to know hiring managers and their teams.

Your self-talk plays an incredible role in your life. If you say anything that sounds the least bit negative, STOP yourself, and say:

I’m better than that. I’m capable and talented.

I’m going to share my achievement stories with hiring managers and help them understand how I can help them solve their problems.”