I had been searching for a new job for several months. Although I have a good CV, my job search was complicated as I needed to be sponsored for a work visa, and I had already lost out in the final rounds of interviews for 2 positions to other candidates due to my visa problem.

Then I received a call about a position in Italy. I love Italy, have always wanted to work there, but I’d never thought it possible as I did not speak Italian. So this position was perfect… I did not need to speak the language, the job was exactly what I wanted, the location was ideal.

The first round of interviews went without a hitch, and I had a great feeling about working there. But the company called me to say that they were most likely going to go with another candidate already located in the city.

I was extremely disappointed. But, I thought, the decision wasn’t final yet, so I tried to apply The Secret. I made a mock-up of my business card. I recited my name and new position over and over again. I wrote out my new title, company name, and address until I could say it in my sleep. I made out a list of things to do for relocation. I cleaned my office as if I had resigned. I circled my new start date on my calendar.

Then the company called me to confirm that they had made an offer to the other candidate who had accepted and signed the contract. At that point, I was so disappointed that I was ready to give up on The Secret. But then I told myself: if I couldn’t land this job, I would land another job that would still take me to Italy. And so I started relaxing and telling myself that my dream job would soon arrive. I didn’t know how, but it would arrive.

Guess what? The company called me again 3 days ago. The other candidate had backed out at the last minute, and now I will be meeting the CEO tomorrow as the top candidate! They are even prepared to sponsor my work visa!!!

Now I’m visualizing my new contract, walking into my new office, relocating to my new home!