Don’t Look for a Job—Make the Job Come to You

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The Law of Attraction has 3 central principles.
1. CLARITY: decide what you REALLY want... MONEY... SUUCCESS... MEANINGFULNESS... what ever... Search your dreams for the nugget of reality that you seek.
Flip that coin... see the other side of it. Identify the sequelli created by getting what you want.
For instance... You want to be a rock star. Ask one how it started. 3000 miles a month in a panel truck... sleeping where ever... agreeing to sleep with some chick because she offered you real food and a shower... 260 gigs a year in every dive bar on the continenet... ah, the glamour of show bidness
Okay... You JUST want a job... WHAT A CROCK!... NOBODY wants a boring meaningless existence...
This author is right... research... better shadow on that job... Do you know how many medical professionals on all levels start school... put in time in class... then find out that there are SICK people in those hospitals?
Remember, be careful what you ask for...You just might get it.
#2: FOCUS Once you have identified you key goal (and 4 or 5 side supporting goals) read about them... DREAM about them...TALK about them
#3 ALLOW The power of God allows for ABUNDANCE... The acceptance of a gift is your job... Every gift comes with a minimum of two responsibilities...
a. follow the rules of that gift (for instance, your being allowed to drive requires that you drive safely...)
b. Passing the gift along (same example... you are required by the gift to allow others to drive as they wish in your space... ooooh... that's a hard one...)
ACT AS IF! Know that God loves you and wants the best for you... Pass it on!

Ben Miller of OH 11:38AM June 26, 2011

I think Miriam had some good and helpful ideas. Networking definitely works for me. And she does have something of value to offer. Everyone does.

HM of MN 10:33PM June 21, 2011

Silly, make the company come to you, sure. I'm a manager at a large University. I have a lot do do, and I am certainly not running out finding people. They still come to me whether it's through friends, or associates. I put the word out or I post online and the suitable candidate gets the call and the job. I have twenty two years of experience to back this up and have never written a book. Sorry, to all the snake oil salesmen (and yahoo pitchmen) but your advice is flat out wrong. LinkedIn, nothing going on there either, sorry just another social network site that's overvalued and totally hyped up by the media. Twitter garbage as well, 40% who sign up drop out in the first 30 days. Personal Brand? Try calling it what it is, a resume (typo free), stop trying to repackage what has worked for years, a good solid resume detailing what you can do for the compnay (and for me).

chris Cain of FL 12:09PM June 21, 2011

Miriam has no experience doing anything but writing a book with a theme that isn't even her own original idea. Being a problem solver and presenting yourself as such to companies has been around for decades. All Miriam is doing is promoting Facebook via her own book. You really don't need instructions for Facebook. It is nothing more than a lame attempt to call herself an author, thereby claiming some form of expert status that allows her to spout ideas that have been around since before she was born. Don't be deceived. This is all about Miriam selling books about nothing and trying to come off as an expert in order to book speaking engagements for herself, etc. All she is doing is creating an excuse for her own existence, she has nothing of value to offer anyone else. Basically, she is just another shameless snake-oil salesman.

John of AZ 10:01AM June 21, 2011

This is a great column from a real pro.
As a retiree and volunteer mentor for professionals seeking work, I commend the
web site on NETWEAVING.
The netweaver offers his or her expertise to other job seekers without expectation of a return favor. You become the "go to" person for inside information on ___________. And, because of your sharing, many who seek you out will have valuable job tips for you. A blog may accomplish this as well.
Those willing to give usually get!

Bill of VA 10:10AM January 18, 2011

Thanks Imtiyaz and Derek for your comments! I am glad you agree and are actualizing this advice in your own careers.

Miriam Salpeter of GA 2:50PM January 16, 2011

Thanks Miriam for the wonderful advise, I completely agree and buy the thought of creating buzz word around you. You need to have your own brand name.
This is what led to me creating a Character called The Beggar and writing blogs at http://beggar-lessons.webs.com/apps/blog/
Thanks!
Imtiyaz

Imtiyaz Kutub 4:33PM January 15, 2011

"Looking for a problem to solve"....What a succinct way to describe aligning yourself to opportunities. Very good article Miriam.
The sooner people get off the fold up chair in the guest room and out from in front of the oodles of ads in cyberspace and get out and start participating in society, the sooner they will resolve their current situation.
Participating on the social networks in subjects that are your passion - what you do in career - versus playing mafia games or that farm thing or whatever else kills time will help build a network.
Thank you for the tips Miriam.
Derek Dostal
http://youstartmonday.com

Derek of TX 9:29PM January 13, 2011