An attitude of gratitude is not just a positive affirmation on a calendar

An attitude of gratitude is not just a positive affirmation on a calendar. It landed me a final interview after my first coffee with the hiring manager. Here’s how:

What’s the first thing you jump to do when a friend is laid off – you think of how to help them, right?

Me, too.

Did you know that one of the most POWERFUL (and underutilized) ways to do that is to write them a testimonial?

Yep.

After my 4th layoff, I gathered testimonials from clients, colleagues, and mentors and added them to my brag book.

Which I shared in an interview

And one of them in particular landed me a job in diagnostic oncology sales.

Yep – one, little reference letter from the right doctor.

Talk about Christmas MAGIC.

…but here’s the thing.

It’s the *asking* for testimonials and feedback that gives most of us that stale-eggnogg feeling in our stomach.

And *asking* is almost *just as difficult* as them knowing what to say about us, right?

So, you know me – I’m going to give you my personal system for doing so.

I’ve got you covered.

Today, I’m sharing the actual words you can use to ask for these testimonials.

Click right here: https://lnkd.in/gdJCZEG6

It’s dual gift –

>> You know what to ask

>> They know what to say

A gift that keeps on giving…and my just be the difference between your coming first and finaling for the job you want.

Merry (almost) Christmas!

Claire + The @TractionResume team

PS – Challenge yourself – send out 2 of these today AND write 2 LinkedIn Reviews for someone who’s impacted your life and career.

Nothing spreads cheer and goodwill like surprising someone with a kind word of appreciation and praise.