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How to Land That Dream Job In 2012

Feb 13
10:22

2012

brant reid

brant reid
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If you are bored with your current role and are looking for a new challenge follow these helpful tips for a more enjoyable 2012 in employment.

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Draw Up a Plan of Action

Whenever you are looking to change something dramatic in your life it is always better to break the goal down into small manageable chunks. Rather than stating that you want to ‘find a better job’,How to Land That Dream Job In 2012 Articles set small, achievable targets with specific dates for completion. Breaking your goal down will make it seem more achievable and help to keep you motivated. Share your plan with someone else and get them to help you stay on task.

Analyze What You Need To Do

If you are not sure what sort of career change you want try writing down all of the things you might enjoy about your current role. Match these up with other things you enjoy and try and find a suitable position. If you need to gain extra qualifications, research training providers, costs and the time commitments involved to gain the skills you will need.
It may seem quite daunting to find out that to get where you need to be may take several years of training and require a fair amount of financial expense. Don’t be put off if it is something that you really want to pursue.

Make Sure You Really Want It

If your change of career involves extra time and financial commitment make sure that it is something that you do really want. If it is a complete change of industry then it is wise to gain some work experience in the role before making any commitment. Your perception of the industry can often alter quite differently from the reality.

A Change of Role Might Not Necessarily Mean a Change of Company

If there are just a few aspects of your role that you are not particularly happy with then the answer may lie within your current job or company. If you want to undertake different tasks or take on more responsibility ask your boss if they can provide extra training. Sometimes just learning a new skill within your current environment could help you to get out of a rut and improve job satisfaction considerably.

Use All Available Options

If you have your heart set on a complete career change and you are entering a competitive industry you need to use all available options in your job search; in competitive industries such as broadcasting and sports journalism even getting unpaid experience can prove difficult. As well as writing to as many different employers as possible requesting employment or work experience, try and build relationships using social media sites. Make sure that your LinkedIn account is up to date and you are following relevant people on Twitter. A change of career can be daunting, but if you really want it and use all available options there is no reason why in 2012 you cant start your hunt for your dream job.

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