By Ralph Goldsmith
Are you in a job that you don't like, or even hate? Do you wish you could enjoy your job, even love it? Here are 5 key steps to take in getting a job that you will love doing.
Step 1. Understand yourself
It is important to understands what is really important to you. What do you truly value? What do you really want to get from a job? Is money the most important thing, or learning and development, or helping others? Be honest with yourself. Don't listen to what anyone else tells you should be important.
Step 2. Research, research, research
Once you have worked out what is important to you then you need to look at what jobs could give you those things. Check out potential job types on the internet. Find people who do certain types of jobs and talk to them. Find professional bodies and forums where you can ask questions. Find out which jobs will really offer you those things that you value.
Step 3. Plan
You may need to train to get the job you want, or get additional qualifications. You will certainly need to consider how you are going to search for the right vacancy, will you use recruitment agencies, the internet, newspapers, trade magazines etc. Will you contact potential employers to see what vacancies are available? How much of this will you do each week?
Step 4. Have a powerful advert
Your CV / Resume is your advert for you. It is the document, along with the covering letter, that your potential employer will use to judge whether or not to see you for interviews. Make sure you have a powerful CV / Resume and a strong concise covering letter.
Step 5. Prepare to sell
The interview is your chance to sell yourself. Make sure that you prepare for it. Have your questions ready. Ideally research the organisation you are going to. Make sure you turn up in plenty of time. Dress appropriately and so on.
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