Here’s a fact: so many of us have jobs that are far from being what they deserve and what they really want. So what’s causing this? Well, there are a couple of factors that can affect a person’s decision in terms of getting a job.

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2. 3. Keep your focus. The thing with dreams is that they
could be fuzzy at times. Yes you can spend a lot of
time day-dreaming, but you should know that this
will not help you get actual results. You should also
expect to come across various challenges and hurdles
that will try to make you give up on your dreams. Be
strong and use these difficulties as your motivation in
reaching your goals.
Here’s a fact: so many of us have jobs that are far 4. Work with a mentor. This could be the best thing
from being what they you can do to give yourself the chance to get your
deserve and what they dream job. Getting a mentor is like having someone
really want. So what’s to sail your boat towards the right direction. He or
causing this? Well, there she will know what you are capable of doing and
are a couple of factors that what else you should do to improve your skills.
can affect a person’s Career mentors have the knowledge, and more
decision in terms of importantly, the experience to share, especially when
getting a job. Some are not it comes to choosing career paths and how to
achieve them.
Career Paths so confident in their
ability, while some just
believe that there is no such thing as a dream job or
the perfect job. This is a sad reality, but it doesn’t
have to happen to you. By planning out your career
paths and taking action according to that plan, there
is no reason why you shouldn’t get the job you have
always wanted. Below are some tips you can use as
you search for the right job for you.
Tips on Finding Your Dream Job Does your work drive you nuts than the way your
boss does? Do you feel that your professional growth
1. Start looking for upgrades. These are the roles or
has been stagnant and
positions that can serve as your stepping stones
work is getting so
leading to your dream role or job. These upgrades
boring? If you feel that
can help you move forward. Although these jobs may
way, don’t wait until you
not be exactly the same as your ideal job, you can
get fed up with it and
include them in your resume.
resign abruptly- you
2. Never lose your enthusiasm. You have to be ready might not get a better job
all the time because the right opportunity can come or a promising one. You
to you at any given time. This means that you should definitely need to change your career and you should
keep updating your resume and polishing your Career Change not feel hesitant about
abilities and skills. It will also help if you keep taking that big step because you are not alone. There
learning about the job or the field you will engage in. are many people out there who venture on changing
Read books, talk to people in that field, and take their careers- so never feel guilty even of the idea of
advantage of everything that can help you learn changing your career. Do not feel bad because this is
more. not a bad thing.
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3. Career change may not sound as easy as changing
your course in college. Since you have to consider a
lot of things like being broke after resigning or even
simple eyebrow raising of your friends and relatives
but believe it or not, when a job seems to be boring
that you are less interested in it- that calls for a
career change.
Not all who consider changing a career is still on that
job. Some reasons like forced choice (when you chose If you are a highly qualified employee who has some
a career that you don’t like only because other people really good skills, vast work experience, and a
influenced you or forced you into it), getting fired pleasing personality, does this all make you
from a job and/or commonly, having low salary. marketable in the job
market? Without a doubt,
However, changing your career should not be dealt
the answer is YES. If
with on your own because you might be just troubled
there are a number of
or messed up and with that, you might regret that
companies giving you a
step in the future. Remember that a career is a no-
job offer, does it mean
nonsense thing that should be considered seriously.
you can be choosy in
Getting a career change advice will gear you terms of where you are
towards the best decision you are to make in terms of Career Change going to work? Well, it
changing your career. Should you or should you not? seems natural to be in this case.
If you are considering a career change because you
Being in a position where you are very desirable in
wanted to become professionally mature- then,
the eyes of employers is something that every
thumbs up for you. This obviously shows that you
employee wants to be. So, it is not surprising that
wanted to take that big leap to improve your life. But
surveys and other data show that job hunters with
if you are considering a career change just because
outstanding skills tend to be more picky in terms of
you want to earn more than what you are earning
where and who to work for. As a matter of fact, the
now, especially if that job promises tenure, and that
majority of employers that employed applicant said
in the first place, you have fallen in love with that job-
that there are candidates who actually refused their
you’re simply tripping yourself voluntarily to falling
job offers. So how can you be this in demand if you
into a trap along the way.You have to bear in mind
are looking for a career change?
though, that if you do not go with what you really
love doing, you will certainly end up at the starting 1. Aim for growing companies.
line again. So, always choose the right ones and not
the best ones although that you may also need to Considering the tough economy we are all facing
consider the latter in making decisions- not because now, you cannot expect all companies out there to
they are feasible but because it is for your own forecast growth and more hiring. If you are looking
advancement and for a better future. for more employment stability, salary and benefits,
you would want to be hired any of those hopeful and
ambitious companies as they are the ones who tend
to hire more quickly and offer great perks.
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4. 2. Never stop looking. secret is to try to conceal their lack of experience in
the field by emphasizing the accomplishments and
A good 35 percent of CEOs say that they are willing to skills that are relevant to the position. This is where
hire fresh graduates and be the one to train them as the structure and type of resume used are greatly
long as the candidate has an excellent foundation and valued. To create the most effective type of CV, here
basic knowledge of the position. This is a great are some tips that professionals from resume and
opportunity for those who have the training and career services share with those planning to change
knowledge, but not the experience in their fields. careers.
3. Consider taking a temp job. Look at Your Career the Way an Employer Would
Job applicants are always advised to adorn their An effective resume for someone changing careers
resumes with relevant experience and skills. You can should reflect how consistent your career path is
do this by taking a temp job. These jobs require very until the present. It should also show the natural
basic skills and experience, but what you will get out evolution of your personal interests and talents.
of such jobs is significant for your career – These are the important factors that will prove that
transferable skills. you have the experience and the essential skills for
4. Prove that you are continuously improving. your next career.
Employers are very eager to find people who have Highlight Your Strengths
the willingness to learn more and grow Your resume should also show that you are very
professionally. That’s why you need to keep up with confident about your skills and abilities. This is
all the changes and trends within your field. You important considering that you may not have the
should grab every opportunity to learn that comes edge over those applicants who have more relevant
your way, and don’t forget to indicate all these in and extensive experience than you. Do not forget to
your resume. By planning ahead and sticking to your include your achievements, voluntary, community or
plan, you wouldn’t need to join any mentoring temporary work as all these qualifications do count.
programs to give your career a direction. However, you should select only those that will
support your new career goals.
Mind Your CV’s Layout
The layout of your resume is just as important as its
content. Give priority to important details like your
qualifications, outstanding references and
experience. You can put all these around the
beginning of your resume.
One of the most difficult There is actually no one perfect format for a CV. You
challenges that a career- should focus also on your job description because it
changer could face is will determine what’s prominent in your resume. You
how to demonstrate may try using your abilities as the broad headings
how relevant their with some supporting details below every skill. You
career background is to can then place your work history in reverse
the job or position they chronological order.
are applying for. The
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5. Be Conscious of Your Language
Considering that you are changing careers, you may
not know so much about the terms and expressions
commonly used in the industry you are trying to
penetrate. In this case, you should be a bit more
careful in using jargon that is specific to one industry
as this may not be well understood by those coming
from another sector.
Final Thought
If you are not certain you can pull out a creative and
attractive resume, it is recommended that you use
resume and career services where a professional
resume developer can produce the perfect CV for you.
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