
Invest in YOU by pursuing that dream job
There’s just something about the new year that revitalises our being. Probably as good a time as any to use that renewed vigour to invest in YOU. Re-purpose your efforts and let’s help you in your pursuit of that dream job.
The trendy term in motivational circles is “New Year, New You”. But to get to a “New You”, it will first require a positive mental shift.
If you’re feeling that drive to kickstart the job-hunt then use that positive momentum in each task you undertake. Use your mind-fuel and start thinking of what your dream job looks like. Hone the belief that you can achieve it, once you really put your mind to it.
Reflect on your WHY. What it would mean to you if this dream job became a reality.
You need to connect with your existing career. Ask yourself how you came to be in your current position. Some might say they felt pressured into following suit in the path of their parents or siblings. Perhaps you were desperate to pay off study loans or had debt weighing heavy on you so you thought the job would bring you more financial freedom.
According to lifeskillsthatmatter.com your “WHY” stems from deep within – that fiery feeling you get when you think of what you would love to be doing as your day-to-day job – despite any obstacles you may face to get there.
“It is a feeling that compels you to do the work you want to do even if it requires short-term sacrifice. You’ll struggle with thoughts of self-doubt. You might not make much money right away. Your loved ones might not support your decision. You might suffer several failures before you experience success.
“Regardless of those sacrifices, you still feel driven to pursue the work you really want to do because it gives you meaning. You can’t imagine doing anything else. This work is an expression of your true identity. It is your purpose in life.”
The article further states that an effective way of discovering your WHY is by posing certain questions. Have you encountered a challenge that emotionally moved you to take action? Or spanning across your entire career history, which has been the most enjoyable or your favourite aspects of a specific job.
Along with the power of the mind to get you going, you will also require a practical action plan.
Jot down points of what you are going to physically do to get you closer to attaining that dream job. A popular technique to utilize is what’s called the “Power of 3” method. Website yopandtop.com explains.
“Your brain remembers things through instinctive pattern recognition. And the smallest number to create a pattern? You’ve guessed it. It’s three.
“And so, the Power of 3 was born.
“A goal planning method that’s backed by science. And the easiest way to achieve your goals. You’ll discover your potential through an intentional focus on manageable and memorable goals, organised in threes.”
How it works is –
- Set goals that are right for you (and realistic)
- Complete manageable monthly and weekly tasks that move you towards your goals
- Review and reflect on your progress (and update your goals accordingly)
Along your journey to invest in YOU, you may enlist aids and tools to help you. These can bring you closer to your ultimate goal of realizing your dream job.
One of these are getting in touch with a reputable Recruitment Agency like Datafin. We have the expertise, the active network of employers and the human intuition. It’s common knowledge that success is built on putting in long hours, sacrifice and relentless perseverance and discipline. Quite often it is also about taking calculated risks and entrusting others.
As Recruiters we are accustomed to helping our candidates make that crucial move to another job or explore a completely new opportunity. We know how someone’s life trajectory can change for the better when they take a chance on us.
We handle dreams with care. So let us help you navigate the process of your career evolution when you are ready to invest in YOU.
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