How to land a job? [Archives:2007/1061/Community]
By: Ammar M. Al-qadhy
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Choosing a career and landing a job is considered as an important event in one's life.While we all need to choose a job, and have been `training' for it since we leave school, not everyone lands a job, which he would love to do.
There are many people who feel trapped in careers that they do not enjoy. It is especially frustrating when a person finds himself working in an area, which is at total variance to what he has been trained for. This makes him feel that he has somehow wasted all those years of learning! What is more, he may find himself ill-equipped to deal with his job and compete with others in his workplace, as he has actually been trained for something quite different.
But does this mean to stay complaining his job, chances or fate? In fact a person should be in love with his job, otherwise he may lose it.
We can find many people who are persuaded by their jobs and locations though they differ from their study fields and vice versa.
Some people are in their wrong jobs, and doing the work for such life circumstances or because they can't get anything suited for them. This maybe due to a lack of the specific skills needed, a lack of initiative, or no job hunting skills.
Other may work at the wrong job because of pressure to stay in 'the family business' or they think a certain careers are expected for whatever reason. For more help, with a little effort you can turn your job into an enjoyable one. To make your job more enjoyable, here are some steps to do so;
– Consider the future of your job after five years and the true leading steps to be there.
Achieving your objects requires a lot to do. The steps you take will not only build your self-confidence, but also strengthen your chances of earning raises and promotions.
– Create your own job description.
People rarely find positions tailor-made for them; the good professionals have molded their duties to suit their talents and interests.
– Take periodic breaks, even when you are busy.
You may think you are saving your time by skipping lunch, but stopping to recharge will help you feel refreshed and better able to focus on the task at hand.
– Don't let the negative feelings deter you.
Work doesn't have to be your number one position, but it should be meaningful.
– You can and should find the enjoyment in your work.
Doing so is more valuable in your life in many ways, greatly in creating your probability of financial success. But you don't have to love, or even like your overall job to enjoy everyday aspects of life. It's critical to distinguish between the job and the way you do it. This is important because every job has aspects that will be very unpleasant for you.
You need to be able to get through them with a smile on your face.
Finally, if you can't be in a job you love, love the job you are in (or the way you do it). This will make every job enjoyable and rewarding.
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