In this business, it is imperative to understand that the job search will take time and there is very little that recruiters or candidates can do but accept that the wait is part of the game. For example, I recently worked with an absolutely stellar candidate that as soon as I received her resume, I thought it was a slam dunk and that she would be placed in a matter of weeks. That was four months ago.

Hence, I learned that even the most fabulous candidates will take time to place and this is becoming especially true in our current market. To that end, I’ve provided a list of quotations below regarding patience. Give them a read, take a deep breath, and remember that good things come to those who wait!

“Patience is passion tamed.”
–Lyman Abbott

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”
–St. Augustine

“Endurance is patience concentrated.”
–Thomas Carlyle

“The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it.”
–Arnold H. Glasgow