{"id":775,"date":"2022-06-21T15:20:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/how-to-find-your-dream-job\/"},"modified":"2022-06-21T15:20:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T15:20:26","slug":"how-to-find-your-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uptymes.com\/edu\/how-to-find-your-dream-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find your Dream Job"},"content":{"rendered":"


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As 2019 comes to a close, it\u2019s easy to find yourself daydreaming and scheming about what might have in store for you. If you\u2019ve managed to find your dream job, or dream employer \u2013 thanks to our reviews on Mabumbe \u2013 then it\u2019s time to stop dreaming and make this your new reality . Here are our 10 top tips to help you go after the job of your dreams!<\/p>\n

Assess your skill set<\/h2>\n

Before you start looking or even applying to the jobs that you think you\u2019d be a good fit for, sit down and work out what it is you can offer. Whether you\u2019ve retrained, taken some extra courses, or\u00a0want to try something completely new, sitting down and working out what you bring to a job is a really important first step. What\u2019s more, jobs and job descriptions are changing all the time, so if it\u2019s been a while since you applied for a job, make sure to assess whether you need to do any extra training for your dream job, or whether there are new areas that you could explore.<\/p>\n

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Do your research<\/h2>\n

This one probably goes without saying, you\u2019ve probably already been researching for ages, bookmarking all of the job ads that you want to apply for and setting alerts on all kinds of job boards. But, when we say do your research, we really mean it. Once you\u2019ve found the job\/s that you think have the potential to be your dream job, it\u2019s time to start researching everything you can about the employer. Look them up on\u00a0our site\u00a0to see what current and former employees have to say about them, and, if you can, reach out to anyone in your network who might be working there already to find out what they think. Remember, the job might look amazing online, but it\u2019s the whole experience that will make it your dream job, or not.<\/p>\n

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Tailor your resume for every job you apply for<\/h2>\n

So many of us have made the rookie error of sending out the same copy, pasted resume for every job we want to apply for. It\u2019s time to stop making that mistake because it\u2019s the single best way to make sure that you stand out. Adding specific details about your experience and how it will help you to excel or add value to a role will show the hiring manager that you\u2019ve taken the time to really look at what they need AND you\u2019ve provided the best evidence for them. It\u2019s a sure-fire way to get your resume to the top of the pile!<\/p>\n

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Write a kick-ass cover letter<\/h2>\n

Oh, the dreaded cover letter! These can be so difficult to write sometimes, especially when you\u2019re really trying to convince someone to hire you for your dream job! The biggest trick though is not to rewrite your resume as your cover letter. Instead, approach your cover letter like a pitch or proposal. Tell the hiring manager everything they need to know about you, your experience and what makes you the perfect candidate for the job. And, if you can, find an attention-grabbing way to start your cover letter \u2013 with\u00a0these tips.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re stuck, we\u2019ve got some tips from HR managers for you,take a look.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Get ready for your interview<\/h2>\n

So you\u2019ve written a great resume and cover letter and now you\u2019ve been invited to take part in an interview? Well done! Now it\u2019s time to put in some more homework to make sure that you ace it. It\u2019s time to research anything and everything about your potential employer, what they do, how they do it and what they pride themselves on. You should also make a list of potential questions they might ask you and get your friends or partner to help you practice answering them. And lastly, you should take some time to find out what you can about the person who will take the interview so you can ask them questions or align yourself with their experience.<\/p>\n

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Here, you can find the most common interview questions and answers for your interview.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Prepare questions for your potential employer<\/h2>\n

While you\u2019re preparing for your interview you should also make sure to create a list of your own questions for your potential employer. The interview is a two-way process, so it\u2019s as much about you finding out if the job and workplace is right for you, as it is about them finding out whether you\u2019re the right fit for the company. So make sure to ask them all the things that are important to you, i.e. about their benefits, work-life balance, salary etc.<\/p>\n

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Thank the people who interviewed you<\/h2>\n

Once the interview is over and you\u2019ve made your way home, you should think about thanking the interviewer or interviewing team for taking the time to talk to you. Whether you send them an email or a thank you card, the most important thing is that you express your thanks for being given the opportunity to come in for an interview. This way you\u2019ll keep this bridge open even if you don\u2019t get offered the job.<\/p>\n

Take some time to think about the offer<\/h2>\n

If you get offered the job on the spot, or even just a few hours later, you don\u2019t have to take it straight away. Let the hiring manager know that you\u2019re taking some time to think about it and will get back to them. They might give you a time limit, but just make sure you\u2019ve considered everything and that it really feels right before accepting. You owe it to yourself.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take the job if it\u2019s not right<\/h2>\n

Remember what we said about jobs looking great online?! Well it can happen sometimes that the job description is full of everything you ever dreamed of, only for you to go to the interview to discover that you would be expected to take on the jobs of 15 people and not be allowed to have any kind of work-life balance! It\u2019s also normal to go to the interview and just not get the right vibe from your potential employer. When this happens, there are ways to turn down the job offer gracefully.<\/p>\n

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Negotiate your salary like a pro<\/h2>\n

Landed your dream job for real? That\u2019s amazing! There\u2019s one really big thing that will make it EVEN BETTER and that\u2019s the right salary, right?!<\/p>\n

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Quit your current job in style<\/h2>\n

The very last thing to do, once you\u2019ve landed the job and the salary is to quit your current job. So, if you\u2019re looking for some inspiration about how to do it with real flair and get your colleagues talking about you, we\u2019ve found some\u00a0seriously funny, very real, resignations\u00a0for you to have a look at!<\/p>\n

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