COVID-19 has shifted the trajectory of the world and has made us all reevaluate how we think. For many, uncertainty and fear have dominated their day to day lives and career. For some, there is hope! Just ask the women in Become Fulfilled that have seen 20k raises in the midst of this pandemic. (“But Isi HOW?!”) With the right strategies and tools, this is possible for you too!! You can land your dream job, secure your dream salary, and live your most fulfilled life despite COVID-19 and a looming recession.
Those who excel in this season are those who master the art of persistence, perseverance, and patience. These 5Ps will guide you on the right path towards your dream job.
- Perspective- the way you think about things around you, and what you profess, will determine what you attract. The right perspective is key! These are challenging times, yes. However, we are not in a recession, and as mentioned earlier, many people still thrive during challenges. Take this time to focus on yourself. Improve your health, wellness, spiritual being, and family. Invest in things that will make you better. When you prepare, develop the right strategy, and find a good mentor, you will be unstoppable.
- Path — figure out where you are going and where you want to be. There is no time like the present to assess the current state of your career. Take stock of where you are in relation to where you want to be. Ask yourself: ‘What is my ideal industry, role, company, and salary’? You will find that you will do your job better when you are in your true calling. It’s never too late to discover yourself. Start now!
- Position- the way you brand yourself will make you uniquely suited for the position you are going after. It is time to uncover your value (how you build the company culture), understand your impact (quantify the value you bring with data), identify your unique expertise (your personality and values), and activate your thought leadership (contribute and share things that establish you as an authority).
- Package — brand yourself in a way that specifically showcases how you’re the no brainer pick for the job. Your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and elevator pitch reflect your experience, expertise, and knowledge. They should say that ‘you are a companies’ answered prayer!’
- Promote- put yourself out there by networking. Strategically networking will have the employer opening the door from the inside to let you in. Leverage online apps strategically by beefing up on thought leadership pieces.
It is important to know that you can have a job that: excites you, pays you well, aligns with your calling and purpose, speaks to your passion and strength, doesn’t overwork you, makes you feel valued, challenged and heard, and gives you opportunity for growth! With the right strategies, you will land your “joyful job” even during these uncertain times.
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