Come Recommended: Take a moment to think about what your dream job would be. Maybe, you already have an idea. Whatever it is, take a second to think about where you picture yourself working and what company can make that dream a reality.
Unfortunately, many job seekers feel like they have a zero chance of ever getting the job they truly want. The purpose of your job hunt is to really hunt down the job you’ve always wanted. Nothing is impossible when it comes to your dream job search. If you have the passion, drive, and energy, you can definitely make your career goals happen.
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I'm not so sure the author of this article should be as confident as they sound in their writing. I am a firm believer that if you want something bad enough, you can get it, because you will do whatever you have to do to reach your goal. Yes, a lot of the things the author mentions help, but I think there is much more than what's here. While networking is a must, I am not so sure "networking" can be considered any different from "meeting for coffee" or "getting to know the company's managers." In fact, depending on the company, I think a coffee date could be a little too informal and trying to get in good with the higher ups might be frowned upon. But, none the less, networking is key. I also liked what they had to say about the cover letter. The application you turn in should make you stand out.
Networking, resumes, cover letters - the keys to getting any job, let alone a dream job. But if this advice is going out to everyone, don't job hunters need something even more to make them "stand out" and be "special"? With the ever increasing labor force in the United States, the prospect of job hunting is terrifying, and I begin to wonder how I will ever land a job that will lead to a successful career. I will definitely network and work and rework my resume and cover letters as well as stalking the companies that most appeal to me, but I still feel as though that is insufficient. I need to do MORE. What that more is exactly I'm not sure yet, hopefully it will become clear in the next few years as I approach graduation, but I know there's something and I will continue to search for it.
This article really emphasizes the idea of networking and forming binds with higher employs so you can get a job. In addition to that it also says having a good resume and cover letter but is that really all you need? I personally think you need to be an individual and have something unique to offer. No company wants just another employe they want someone who can bring something new and innovative to the company, being able to show the fact you are a valuable person to hire is crucial in the networking process.
Ever since I can remember, I've been taught that if you are passionate about something enough, then that will eventually lead you to success. That can include networking, creating effective cover letters, and the like. I agree with the article when it says that you have to do what it takes to get that job. For me, I want to put myself in the best possible situation for obtaining the "job I truly want," whether that means meeting with managers or just dropping someone a quick email. I definitely agree with the article and its stance on how important just getting your foot in the door is. Half the battle is just showing up, and the other half is being in the right place at the right time.
Sadly, I got no new advice out of this article. Perhaps students at other schools don't get a lot of this information in the classroom, but we do, which I am thankful for. Rather than vague suggestions such as the ones made in this article, I'd love to hear more specific suggestions as to how to address people when you contact them for that coffee date, how to make your cover letter and resume make you look like that impressive candidate, etc. One thing I know I am missing as I begin to think about entering the job market is confidence. While I know this can't be taught, it would be great for an article to talk about how to appear confident. This article sort of implies and intense confidence is already there, which isn't true for a lot of young professionals like myself who are trying to break into an industry and are unsure of what sorts of positions they are qualified for and how to market themselves for such positions. Maybe this is just me being insecure, but reading articles like this is pretty frustrating.
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