LOOKING FOR A JOB IS A DIFFICULT JOB! It requires one to work day in and day out to find work. It is called the “Competitive Market” for a reason. There is an enormous amount of competition, even for entry-level jobs. Recently, McDonald’s had a national hiring day to employ over 50,000 new associates. Hundreds of thousands of people showed up to get these jobs. Most were not managerial positions, but crew member positions and the competition was enormous. There …

July 7th was National Forgiveness Day so let’s make an effort to always forgive the offenses of others and ourselves. July 7th and everyday throughout the year, many struggle with forgiveness in our personal or work life, it’s difficult. Polishing the Professional would like to leave you with the words of MLK, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”Forgiveness comes in all different forms. If you are harboring negative feelings toward yourself about failing to take …

Friday is here and it’s time to recite positive affirmations. A #Fridaymood at #PolishingtheProfessional consist of reciting: I am successful, I am strong, I am smart, and I am capable. Make a list of your own and recite personal inspirations. Read more ways to stay positive at polishingtheprofessional.comIt’s imperative to stay positive throughout your professional journey. Many times we often think to ourselves, am I doing enough? Am I smart enough? When will I start working? As long as you’re …