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Personal abilities

  3.1  Introduction

This chapter will help your recognise the importance of personal factors in the job search process. You will be encouraged to build adaptability, resilience and endurance.

It is important that you can encourage yourself and overcome rejections. Techniques for uplifting your spirit are discussed. The value of family, mentors and friends in providing support are outlined. You will be encouraged to tap into sources of external support to help and encourage you in your job search.

  3.2  Developing personal abilities for successful job hunting

This book will assist you with developing skills to research jobs, hunt jobs and win them. What other qualities and skills will you need to make a positive ...

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