Issue 117 - 29th June - 27th July
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How to get your dream job26/02/2008 09:55:00Who Identify companies which have positions requiring your skills. Explore traditional and non-traditional industries where your experience is transferable. Who can assist you in your job search through referrals and networking? Attend networking events and ask family, friends and colleagues for referrals. Research the companies, position and salary you desire based on the career market and your qualifications. What What does a dream job mean to you? Is it salary, responsibility, title, power, or something else? Make a list of the things that are most important to your career. What unique skills, knowledge, and abilities do you have that can open new doors for you? WhereM Where do you want to work? Do you prefer to work in the public sector, a blue chip company, non-profit organisation, private industry or as an entrepreneur? Which choice will provide you with the career plan and salary package you want? When When will you make your career change? Plan a target date for accomplishing your goals and outline how you plan to manage your time, especially if you continue working at your current job. Identify what you will need to do each week in order to meet your target date. Why Ask yourself why you are looking for new employment. The key to finding your dream job is acknowledging why you want a new career. Some of these reasons may help you determine this: Salary increase New manager New industry Work location closer to home New division or department Acknowledgment for your accomplishments Leverage your experience Overlooked for promotions Lack of challenge and responsibility Too long in the same position Overworked and underpaid Dead-end job An effective job search requires commitment, determination, persistence and patience. Not every career opportunity will be right for you - consider the pros and cons of each. Trust your instincts - a dream job should feel good! Julie Harding, Career Matters (www.cvmatters.com), freephone 0800 458 5578. For a free CV review and quote for professional CV and cover letter writing email info@cvmatters.com. onrec.com news can only be reproduced with the permission of onrec.com or if onrec.com is attributed as the source.
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