A Moment of Inspiration in the Midst of Job Hunting
I promise there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Job hunting can be brutal and demoralizing. Sometimes it feels tedious and even unforgiving. There are very few shortcuts, so buckle up. Here are a few inspirational quotes for the ride.
🎙️ MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR INTERVIEWING
“Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.”― Jack Ma
“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” — Dr. Benjamin Spock
“No Notes. You speak from deep in your heart. It’s easy.”― Manny Pacquiao
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." — Confucius
“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” — Arthur Ashe
“There have been moments where I didn’t say things, and I always felt like I should have said something. But the times that I did speak up and tried to do something, to the best of my ability, those I think were the things I could say I’m proud of.” – Helen Zia
“Just keep swimming.” — Dory 🐠
🦋 MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR CHANGING CAREERS
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs
“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.” — Mindy Kaling
“Actually being able to exercise your own choice can bring about greater opportunity. I think it’s just as important what you say no to as what you say yes to.“ – Sandra Oh
“Do something because you really want to do it. If you’re doing it just for the goal and don’t enjoy the path, then I think you’re cheating yourself.” – Kalpana Chawla
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." — Anais Nin
“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” — Oprah Winfrey
💃 BADASS QUOTES BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” — Judy Garland
“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher
“The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.” — Ayn Rand
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” — Billie Jean King
"Learn to embrace your own unique beauty, celebrate your unique gifts with confidence. Your imperfections are actually a gift.” — Kerry Washington
"You must love and care for yourself because that's when the best comes out.” — Tina Turner
🌏 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES BY THE ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY
“Success is a collection of problems solved.” – I.M. Pei
“Choose the positive. You have choice, you are the master of your attitude, choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success.” – Bruce Lee
“Being a fish out of water is tough, but that’s how you evolve.” – Kumail Nanjiani
“A single seed can turn into a forest. A single heart can transform a nation” – Bryan Thao Worra
“Well, I’m not here to live up to anyone else’s expectations – I’m here to live to mine.” – Jeremy Lin
“Don’t be disquieted in time of adversity. Be firm with dignity and self-reliant with vigor.”― Chiang Kai-shek
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” — Lao Tzu
“Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not. Add what is uniquely your own.”
Inspiration and resources are everywhere, but we walk our own individual paths. Learn from the mistakes of others, but take everything with a grain of salt and make the best decision for you.