Without
View Job search as an impossible task with the current state of the economy

Face a difficult issue at work and find ways to avoid the problem

Blame others for the difficulty faced in work and in life

Interview: will discuss at length problems and issues faced at previous job

With
See the current state of the economy as a tremendous opportunity          

Focus on finding solutions to problems in the workplace        

Take responsibility for current circumstances

Interview: will look at all past experiences as challenges needed to prepare for next career move

Without
Believe skill set limits you to a few specific job sectors

Overwhelmed at work. 2nd guess own decisions

Interview: Fidgety, sweaty, do not make eye contact, rush and ramble on

Insecure; unworthy, lack self esteem

With
Capable of cross-training and learning new skills    

Take charge; own the Job

Interview: Is relaxed, loose, focused, on topic, interject humor and to the point

Confident; strong believe in self

Without
Send out the same résumé to hundreds of job openings a week          

View work as a means to an end

Clock watcher

Interview: comes across as trying too hard, technical and boring

With
Send out one specific résumé a day explaining why you are the perfect candidate for the job

View work as an extension of self

Time flies when you are having fun

Interview: excitement and enjoyment are contagious to everyone