Finding your Dream Job

Think about what makes you feel happy and fulfilled. Think back to the times you were happiest and what you were doing at the time. Identify the roles, position or the skills you were using.
This may even be a hobby or a pastime, even your favourite hobby will have skills that may help you find out more about yourself and what your dream job could be.

Just because you don’t know what career you want doesn’t mean you don’t know what you’re good at. A great way to focus on your skills is to make a list of your strengths. If that doesn’t come naturally to you, ask a friend or trusted co-worker their opinion. Once you have assessed what would make you happy at work then you need to set yourself some personal goals. Writing down your personal goals forces you to be self reflective and consider possibilities that you may not have considered before.

Once you have your dream job in sight, a big element of achieving your dream job is having the necessary skills to acquire the job. You should consider what skills you already possess as you pursue your dream job, as this can give you the confidence boost you may need to really go for the job. Depending on the skills required for the job, you may be able to learn these skills or work toward learning these skills while you are doing the job.

If there are educational requirements for the job you are aiming at, you may need to take a few continuing education classes to understand the key elements of a field of study, or you may need to consider enrolling in a program to get a degree that will allow you to get hired to do your dream job.

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Get advice and guidance on what it will take to land your dream job by talking to mentors, teachers, and professionals in the field you are pursuing. You should try to find a mentor who is currently doing your dream job or who works closely with individuals who have your dream job. Be willing to listen to their advice and ask them if you can shadow them for a day to learn more about your dream role.

Look for opportunities that offer hands on experience in the role. Hands on experience in your dream job, whether that be an internship or even volunteer, can help you to confirm you would like to pursue the role and to get a better sense of a typical day in your dream job.

If you manage to get an internship position, you should try to network and connect to as many individuals in the organization as possible, this could lead to a permanent position. Make your presence known at the company or organization and show that you are willing to learn from more senior individuals. Using your passion and eagerness to learn will be to your advantage and prove that you would be a good full time employee. You can search on a job portal like Executive Placements.

Before you send out resumes to potential employers, you should tailor your resume to reflect the educational requirements and skillset needed for your dream role. Doing this will show employers that you are aware of the requirements of the dream role and have considered what you as an employee can offer them.

While you may not have the experience, educational requirements or the skills needed for the role, you can use your passion, drive, and eagerness to learn to show employers you are a good candidate for your dream job. Often, employers are looking for employees who will be motivated, self sufficient, and able to think of their feet. Demonstrating that you have these skills may help to make up for your lack of expertise or hands on experience, as passion and drive can often be more enticing to employers.

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