How to get the job of your dreams
The time you spend at work is a very large part of your life, so if this job no longer stimulates you or makes you happy, it is very likely that your performance, motivation and quality of will suffer.
If you find yourself in such a situation, you have two options:
1) Either you decide to close your eyes and go back to work while continuing to alienate yourself more and more each day;
2) Or you decide to change this situation. This requires courage. A lot of it.
Unfortunately, too many people choose the first option because of the comfort, safety and salary that their job provides. For them, the main source of motivation is focused on the future benefits of their job, such as a secure retirement, travelling or a promising future for their family. It is helpful and motivating to have plans for the future, but if you do not enjoy the present, it will be difficult for you to be happy, because happiness is not in the past or in the future, but in the here and now.
If you are one of those who decide to go for option 2 – to take charge of your life and pursue the job of your dreams – then well done! But this will require a lot of will and courage, as it forces you out of your comfort zone. In the end, it will be much more enriching and stimulating.
Doing a job that you are passionate about does not mean living in poverty for the rest of your life. Sometimes, a career change may initially involve financial sacrifices, but over time, it is very likely that in this new profession, your salary will grow - if money is an important asset for you. What this requires above all is for you to get out of your comfort zone, a beautiful place where nothing grows.
Here are some useful suggestions to help you get the job of your dreams.
1. Identify what you want
The dream job is different for everyone, but in order to get the right one for you, you need to know yourself better. To do so, you need to answer the following questions:
If you have not found an answer to that, it will be very difficult for you to get the ideal job. Employers want to hire people who know what they want, who are excited to share their passion and who have the courage to pursue their dream.
If it helps, my suggestion would be to stay curious and to explore different options you have not considered so far. Take the time to talk to people about the jobs that exist within their companies, and visit company websites (especially the job sections). Let them inspire you.
2. Believe in your ability to succeed
You must be convinced that you can become excellent in the job you are looking for. It is rarely your talent alone that determines your level of success: it is above all your willingness to learn by adopting an attitude of continuous improvement. You should also ask yourself the following question: why do I want to work in this role? The stronger and more focused your answers, the greater your chances of success.
3. Get organized, make a plan and improve it regularly
Develop an action plan that will allow you to get closer to the job of your dreams. Ask yourself: what must I do today to develop and acquire the necessary skills to be effective? Do I lack knowledge or experience? What value do I bring to the market? If the answers to these questions are not strong enough, then make sure you improve your level of expertise. Read up on the subject, get information from associations, visit exhibitions, conferences, use online learning platforms, talk to people who are already working in the field, and get help from a coach or a mentor.
4. Meet your potential employers
Communicate your approach and tell them that your dream is to work in an organization like theirs and that you are willing to do what is necessary to bring value and to contribute to the company’s objectives. Put passion and determination into your words and voice. All employers want to hire a committed employee. Demonstrate your passion for the environment in which they operate. They need to see in your eyes the desire to make a great contribution to the organization. Be confident and determined, while avoiding coming across as self-centered or arrogant. In conclusion, a dream job, success and well-being at work are achievable for everyone. However, you need to work hard, have courage, know who you are, develop your skills and dare to achieve these goals. Deciding to get the job of your dreams is a difficult path, but it is the price you pay to improve your quality of life now and in the future.
