Dream Job

Here are a few guidelines the help you narrow down on a dream job.

Identify your skill sets

Many people start their job search by looking at the Job Titles that sound most fitting to their career goals. While this method may prove to be successful for some, but it is suggested that job seekers look at the required skills of a position instead. By doing this, employees will be able to identify the skill sets they already possess and the jobs that best match their experiences.

Job Titles are constantly changing as per industry requirements, focusing on the required skills of a position can open your search up to job titles that you didn’t even know matched your expertise.

Utilize online resources and company websites

Looking for a job on the internet today goes far beyond asking a friend and searching for an opening in the newspaper. Now, companies use their website to advertise job openings, and job search platforms can also help you identify opportunities.

Use these sites to not only search for a specific position, but to also look for “similar jobs” or “suggested jobs” that may arouse your interest.

Research the Company

No job is perfect and while you may be the perfect fit for the job you want, you’ll never know without doing research on the company.

The hiring manager will do his/her task on you and your skills, so why not do your own background check?

Make sure you look at the company’s history as well as its work to see just how you will fit.

Narrow down your search to the best options

Rather than apply to any and every opening you see, it’s best to narrow down your search and only apply to the positions that sound most fitting to your skill sets and career goals.

Apart from doing your own research on the company, also dig into your own network to see if you are connected to someone who has experience at the company and who can share their perspective on working there.

If you are able to connect with someone at the company, it can also be an extra way for you to get your foot in the door. Companies often give preferential treatment to employee referrals.

Save the best job listings for future reference

Even after you’ve submitted your application for a job, you should still copy and paste or print the job listing for future reference.

Many employers remove a position once they have received enough applicants, this way the job description mentioned in the job listing can help you prepare for an interview when you want to look back on the qualifications needed.

Prepare for your interview

Before going on an interview, jobs seekers should do the following three things:

• 1. Research the company you are interviewing with and the work they do.
• 2. Practice answering tough and common interview questions beforehand.
• 3. Look up background information about the individual you are interviewing with.

The preparation you do for an interview can be the key to you landing a job of your desire.

Always ask questions

In addition to preparing yourself for how to properly answer an interview question, you should also prep yourself on what information you want to know from the interviewer about the company after the interview.

There will be chances the interviewer at the end of the interview may ask “Do you have any questions for me?”, in this situation one should never say “No”.

Show your interest, by asking questions about the growth opportunities at the company or inquiring about the biggest challenges people face working there.

Asking interview questions after the interview shows you are engaged and it lets them know you have done some research. It lets the interviewer know you have put some thought into your questions. It also increases your knowledge allowing you to assess further if this position and company are the right fit for you.

Reference/Citation/Source

• 10 tips for landing your dream job in 2018
  https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/17/10-job-search-tips-for-landing-your-dream-role-in-2018.html
• 10 Ways to Find Your Dream Job
  https://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/10-ways-find-your-dream-job.html
• Why You Must Ask Questions After an Interview
  https://www.careermatch.com/job-prep/interviews/interview-questions-to-ask/