The question is a very powerful tool. It is deceptively
simple but can evoke profound effects if used to our advantage. We often get
ourselves stuck with closed-ended questions that get basic facts or yes/no
answers. Here are three types of questions that you may find useful to propel
you toward something useful. (Thanks to ideas from a book by Vogt, Brown and
Issacs called The Art of Powerful Questions for inspiring this Blog.)
Questions
for focusing attention
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What question, if answered, would make the most
difference to your job search?
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What attracts you to certain parts of the job search
process?
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If you dig a little bit, what hidden opportunity might
you discover in your present situation?
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What assumptions do you need to test or challenge in
your thinking about job search?
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What would someone who knows and loves you say about
your situation?
Questions
for connecting ideas and finding deeper insight
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What is starting to take shape for you? What are you
noticing that is positive in recent events?
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What is in the center of your life that you need to
stay connected to?
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What new connections could you make that will really
help you out?
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What seems easy for you during this process?
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What has been the most interesting discovery for you
so far?
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What is it that you would love to discover soon?
Questions
that create forward movement?
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What will it take to move to the next level in your
job search?
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What brings you the most positive energy during the
job search process?
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What is possible here and who can help me get what I
want?
·
What seed can I plant today that will make the most
difference in my future?
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Who do I need to have a conversation with to go to the
next step?
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What have I been putting off that I can do now to get
some momentum?
