Most of us often go about a task in a way that we want it to work…

Rather than by doing the things that actually get results.

It seems counterintuitive. Why wouldn’t we do things that work if the things we’re currently doing don’t work?

It’s not because we don’t want to succeed.

It’s because the things that work are hard.

Getting a job is like that. What people want to do is shotgun resumés to hundreds of companies, hoping they’ll pick us for a job. But your chance of success with this approach is almost zero.

It’s just easier—and less scary—than what actually gets jobs.

• Making connections at companies in which you’re interested in working.
• Cold-calling recruiters or team leaders.
• Walking into businesses and asking to speak with the managers.
• Asking friends for leads.

These strategies actually get jobs more often than not.

But to do them, you have to put yourself out there. You’re on a limb. Operating without a net. Whatever metaphor you want to use.

It’s scary because it’s hard.

But it also works.

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