C.J. Braden • 2 Minute Read
How to Find and Land Your Dream Job
Do you want to find a job that works for you or your dream job? Maybe you want to change careers, but you just want to make sure that the career path you’re considering is a good route for you to be taking at this point in your life. Either way, if you want to make sure that you are making the best decisions possible then this is the guide for you.
Read on to learn how to find and then land your dream job.
1- Make Yourself a Good Fit
A lot of people know this, but a CV (Curriculum Vitae, otherwise known as resume) and a cover letter won’t cut it in this day and age. You have to make sure that you tailor your CV and that you also include keywords that relate to your job search too.
Review your CV and make sure that it suits the job specs that are listed. This will mean that you have to change it for every job that you apply for, but at the end of the day, you may find that your chances of getting an interview are drastically improved.
Take your time to develop a good resume
If you want to make sure that you make the most out of your CV, then also try and keep it short and to the point. So many people drone on in CVs, thinking it’ll work in their favor. At the end of the day though, employers could be receiving hundreds of CVs, and the last thing you want is for yours to get overlooked because it’s hard to read.
If you’ve never had your resume professionally written, I highly recommend trying it. Professional resume writers can help you find the right phrases and keywords to help you get your foot in the door of your dream company.
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2- Seek A Mentor
Keep moving towards your dream career
Another thing that you can do is try and seek out a mentor to help you with your career change. If you are not quite sure how to find a mentor, then the best thing you can do is go on social media and use this to your advantage. LinkedIn is a fantastic resource here, not to mention that it is also very easy to use.
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Connecting with other professionals within the industry will work in your favor, far more than you realize. Speaking of connecting with professionals, if you have experienced an accident at your previous work then it could be worth seeking out awarded injury attorneys, as they can help you to get the support you need when dealing with your injuries, so you can make the transition to your new job seamlessly.
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3- Be Passionate
Show your passion when interviewing for your dream job
You may be passionate about your dream job, but if you don’t show it, then this won’t be doing you any favors. Show your enthusiasm and explain to the person at the other end of the line that you were made for the position you are going for.
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If you can, you also need to try and give real-life examples of how your experience suits the role you are going for. If you can do this, then you can help yourself to stand out way more, and this can really work in your favor. It can also make the difference between you getting the job of your dreams and not, so be mindful of this if you can. It’ll help you out a lot in the long run.
Try doing a practice interview with a trusted family member, current co-worker or friend. They can help you feel confident and more comfortable when it comes to the actual interview.
C.J. (Carolyn) Braden is a regular contributor and editor for Carolyn’s Blooming Creations. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.
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