9 Tips for Finding a Job After Rehab
Arizona rehab facilities assist in patients achieving sobriety after a long period of drug abuse. While some individuals can transition back into their lives, jobs and educational pursuits without extensive assistance, others may need help after finishing their stint at a drug abuse treatment center. The following strategies may help recovering addicts find their new beginning:
1. Stop doubting
➢ Interviewers look for self-confidence in their job applicants, according to Louis Efron, author of “How to Find a Job, Career and Life You Love” and contributor with Forbes in an article called “Get That Job! Nine Ways to Interview With Confidence.” ➢ No matter what’s in the past, recovering addicts should enter an interview ready to do their best and temporarily forget other troubles.
2. Have a positive attitude
➢ Walking into an interview thinking negatively can sabotage chances at a new job. Instead, walk into the interview believing victory is possible. ➢ This positive attitude will show the future employer a level of excitement and competence.
3. Look presentable
➢ There is a popular expression, “Don't judge a book by it's cover,” but prospective employers aren't following this rule. ➢ Managers often look at the clothing of applicants, as opined in the CareerCast article titled “Dress for Success: 5 Tips to Improve Your Look for Your Next Job Interview” by Brian Zeng, the chief marketing officer with OWNONLY, ➢ a corporation specializing in custom-tailor suits for successful business people. Hirers want to know prospective employees are serious about the position. ➢ A dress shirt matched with a pair of black or dark blue slacks teamed with dress shoes is an excellent standby if unsure of what to wear.
4. Minimize discouragement
➢ Don't let possible rejections stop the search for more interviews. A few rejections don't predict later outcomes in the job market. Let each “no” spark further efforts. ➢ Be sure that a rejection notice doesn't cause relapse. ➢ There isn't a job in the world that's worth sacrificing sobriety, and any counsellors from one of the Arizona rehab facilities will say the same.
5. Continue treatment ➢ Treatment doesn’t stop after leaving an Arizona rehab facility. To ensure nothing and no one sacrifices sobriety while finding a job, it’s best to attend 12-step programs and/or see a therapist on a regular basis. ➢ Experts and peers can understand and empathize with the perils and triumphs involved with staying sober.
6. Self-encourage ➢ Overcoming addiction can build strength and perspective important for finding a new job. ➢ Remember the triumph of overcoming drug abuse and bring that resiliency to the job search.
7. Make eye contact ➢ Make consistent eye contact with the interviewer during the meeting. ➢ Not only does this show respect toward the manager but signifies confidence.
8. Maintain posture
➢ Walk, stand and sit tall before, during and after the interview. ➢ Doing so brings a strong presence to the meeting and further imparts poise.
9. Smile
➢ Smiling is another way to show confidence, so smile during the interview when appropriate, such as at the beginning and the end.
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