Get clarity about what you want.'When you ask people what they want to do, nine times out of ten what they'll actually tell you is what they don't want. And then because that's their focus, that's actually what they tend to get over and over again -- the bad employer, the bad hours, the low pay,' said Luniw. 'If you actually start to focus on all those things you'd really like to have, the way your brain works is that it has no choice but to prove you right.'But what if you don't know what you want?To get ideas, you can create a story or a vision board as Brown asks his clients to do. In addition, he also suggests taking career assessment tests, which will point you in the direction of careers suited for you based on your personality and preferences. It's also helpful to think about all the jobs you've had and write down the qualities you liked about them -- that way, you create a blueprint for what type of job would be a good fit for you.Take action.When some people watched 'The Secret,' they got the misconception that all you have to do is ask for something you want, and you'll be able to get it with little or no effort. But Luniw tells her clients that couldn't be farther from the truth, and they should always keep on top of their job search while thinking positively about what they want.'That's not to say that sometimes magical things don't happen, but the likelihood of somebody showing up at your door offering you a job is small if you haven't done anything,' she said. 'Action is always a component of attracting something.'Be patient.One mistake that people often make when they start to focus on the kind of job they want is they expect instant results. When they don't get results as fast as they want, they revert back to thinking negatively about their job search. In order to attract the job you want, you have to be patient and remember that it takes time to get there.Have gratitude.Looking for a job can be frustrating -- especially when you're in a tough spot financially -- but there's always something to be thankful for, and it's important to adopt that attitude of gratitude during the tough times.
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