Thursday, December 9, 2010

Get The Job You Want

Sometimes a job is just a job and you do it because it pays the bills, or offers great benefits, or maybe just because you like staying current in the job market.

But, doing something you love everyday is positive and healthy. It motivates you, gives you satisfaction, and keeps you creative and passionate, letting you live your best life.

So, if for whatever reason you are currently doing something that doesn't feed your soul, keep searching! Never give up, try different ways to find that outlet for yourself that will keep you true to yourself and foster even more drive and hunger to succeed.


Tips to help getting a job doing what you love:
  • Research and create a list of the companies and/or people you would most love to work for
  • Many companies in this economy have work available but are not able to offer a long term commitment with benefits. Make them an offer acknowledging these less then prosperous times. Maybe you can be an independent contractor or available on a special projects basis. Being in ups your chances for a full time position down the road
  • Be persistent ...and always polite
  • Keep your skills current and yourself viable
  • Network, network, network
  • Create a blog! Showcase your personality, talents, creative side, and writing skills

17 Fabulous People:

  1. thanks for sharing. I'd definitely want a job I'll enjoy!

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  2. Thanks for this reminder.

    It’s frustrating, having gone to school, hoping I’d be in Radio by now. But see I worked full time and went to school full time and didn’t have time to do an internship. So here I am pushing papers with a resume that reflects that of an office manager, instead of a On-Air Host.

    Lately I have been persistent. Sending out my demos, trying to write witty cover letters in hopes they’d they think past the “business resume” and want to meet me. Staying optimistic is tough though. People want experience, almost seems that school isn’t even a factor.

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  3. i needed to read this. although i thank God that i have a job to pay my bills, i am not satisfied or happy here. This is exactly why i created my blog and it's started to come around full circle. Networking really helps and persistance is definitely key.

    Thanks for the post!

    ~L~
    I blog a little HERE

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  4. Great tips. Thanks for sharing!

    mylifeinstyleblog.com

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  5. great tips! i used these def when i was job hunting last year.

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  6. Great advice! Always being polite is so key!

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  7. Meh...I'd rather just not work.

    JK! :)

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  8. This is such a wonderful post. Being persistent... I can't tell you how much I believe that one!

    ps are your from San Fran? I've been doing posts all week about it. Would love to know what you think! Ciao!

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  9. Great post.. I just feel like I fail at step one. I give up straight away before even trying!!

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  10. This is awesome. For years I didn't even know what I wanted to do, but just kept going back to whatever I ENJOYED and bit by bit it materialized. Working a job you despise will suck the life right out of you, and is a tragic waste.

    xo,
    c

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  11. This is such terrific advice and I love the comments from some of the others here too. Life is too short!

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  12. Very, very true! I am not happy with what I am doing, so I went part time and am looking! So fortunate to have a husband who can take care of finances so I can look for something that fulfills me!

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  13. SO MUCH TRUTH IN WHAT YOU ARE SAYING HERE! Love your blog. Thank you for your nice comments. I am following you now.
    Have a great weekend, and don't wash that tattoo off, lol.
    Teresa

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  14. What great advice! I have what many would consider a dream job and I got there just by going for it. All they can say is no!

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  15. These are great, practical tips. Love your blog!

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  16. perfect tips :) if only we could all have our dream jobs!

    thanks for your comment on my blog--you made my day! I'm now your newest follower! xoxo {av}

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