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Accomplish January 9, 2019
Plus some advice from J.K. Rowling.
When asked as a kindergartner, “What do you want to be when you grow up?,” some of us knew exactly what to say. Others didn’t figure it out until a month ago. Either way, now that you know the career you want to pursue; you simply need to land the position. ENTITY has a few tips to help you learn how to get your dream job.
Before we get into the actual logistics of pursuing your dreams, here’s a reality check. Your dream job should not be associated with a dream company. There are multiple corporations with significant standing and size that aren’t super well-known. Don’t limit yourself to Disney or Amazon; you can definitely find happiness somewhere else.
And who knows? Maybe things will change somewhere down the line. But for now, your happiness should not rely on a brand name.
There could be hundreds of rejections. But the more applications you send out, the more job offers you’ll receive. In order to get what you want, you can’t be afraid of failure.
So keep going! After all, J.K. Rowling received “loads” of rejections before Harry Potter. You simply need that one “yes.”
You’re going to need favors as well as feedback. To any interviewer who rejects you, politely ask for advice on how to do better. To any friends or family willing to help you out, ask them for reviews, edits or connections. And to old bosses, ask for letters of recommendation.
You should—of course— never expect someone to give you what you want, but the more people you ask, the more that are likely to help you out. Be courteous, polite and understanding of their needs. Let them know that you are simply reaching out— not demanding anything. And when the time comes for them to ask you for something, always be willing to help them in turn.
Sometimes, your dream job is far from your reach. If you want to be a CEO of an empire, it’s not reasonable to expect this at age 23 (although it is possible). But it’s never too early to start working for it.
Plan out your career path. How do you want to work your way up the totem pole? You could start by progressing at a single company, or you could forge your own way.
If you want to try working up the corporate ladder, the first step is to land the job closest to your level. If you’re overqualified or underqualified for a position, recruiters will reject you. Try to find that position that will get you closest to where you want to go, but make sure it’s in reach.
Then continue forward from there!
If you decide to work while searching for your dream job (or jobs that will lead you to your dream job), try attending club meetings in your area or joining a few online networking groups. By doing so, you can branch out and start meeting like-minded people. These interactions are key to finding opportunities.
Also, keep an eye and ear out for job applications or listings. Send in applications even as you work. And refer to Tip #2.
All in all, learning how to get your dream job is about growing and developing. If you keep adapting and looking for opportunities to progress, you’ll get to your happy place eventually. Even if that’s hard to believe right now.
Take it from J.K. Rowling: a lot can change in a few years. In her words, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.”
