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Do I Have What It Takes to Succeed in My Dream Job?

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Posted by Your Guide on October 12, 2005 5:03 PM

If continuing education isn�t an option, consider volunteering in an organization that can help you get the training you lack to be prepared for your dream job. Most organizations require training for their volunteer base and will therefore offer that training at little or not cost.

If training isn�t what you lack, but your career toolbox needs to be polished, then start by punching up your resume. By referring back to your personal inventory, you can zero in on those things you do well. Highlighting your strengths and the things you are looking for in terms of job satisfaction not only helps you find the right employer, but also helps the right employer find you. It might be that while you are looking for the perfect job, your dream job is looking for you.

Keep your resume short � one page if you have only been in the job market a few years. If you have more than 15 years experience, then two pages is still enough to offer a complete picture of you and your abilities.

Don�t forget to include volunteer work in your resume. You are more than a potential employee, so your outside interests and passions generate a more complete picture of you as a person. Your dream job will allow time for the things you are passionate about, and potential employers will be impressed that you can manage additional responsibilities outside the office.

Ask your employer about advanced career training in your current field if moving up is your goal. Don�t be afraid to let them know you think you can handle more. If your dream job isn�t available at the moment, let them know you�re willing to wait and train until it is. When your employer knows that you�re committed to the team, they will think of you first when a position becomes available.

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