Finding your ultimate dream career

Finding the perfect career.

Jim Rohn, one of America’s motivational speakers once said, “True happiness is not contained in  what you get but in what you become.” Achieving your ultimate career does not only provide you with a job role it comes with every dream you may have had; the experience you get, the person who you become and the remunerate on that goes with the role.  Did you know that you are in a role at work due to the skills you provide? That, you are being paid due to the value addition that your skills provide to your employer.

Your skills are valuable and irreplaceable because we are unique individuals with unique skills that add value to every work we do. Our skills can never be quantified. They can only be appreciated in terms of salary and other perks associated with the role. So, next time you are negotiating for a pay rise, a new role or seeking new employment, value your skills.

The major key to your career success is you.

Below are some of the most powerful master class strategies to use when seeking your new career.

Before switching careers, or your last job may have terminated and you feel ready to explore the next career role, use the following strategies as your guide.

Self-Assessment: identify your strengths and skills against the requirements of the role you are seeking. For example, are you a good listener, empathetic, can you work well within a team and autonomously.  What are you passionate about and enjoy doing?

• Carry out research on the industry you want to start your next career in. Explore expectations and check if your skills align with their requirements. You can make calls to find more industry information. Read websites or /and industry blogs.  If you find that the skills you have don’t align, identify the gaps and work on them.

• Network, network, and network. Attend industry workshops and other events. Networks can help you find hidden markets. Some companies, jobs are filled through referrals, as such networking can help you tap into such markets.

• Develop your personal branding such as an online presence like linked in where you can upload your resume and employers can find your skills.

Connect to our 10 -Model strategic Master class for a detailed step by step support towards realizing your dream career.