4 ways to get your dream job

We’re in a very tough economy today, and you may wonder how you can get any job at all, much less the job you really want. The truth is, if the job you want exists, there’s a way to get it. You just have to think long term, and follow a plan.

Here are four ways to get the job you really want.

• Think about who your dream employer wants to hire – Try not to think just about the job you want, think about the type of person that the employer wants to hire. Then, take steps to become that person. If you need a college degree, or if you need more work experience, get it. Don’t just find the right job for you, be the right person for the job.

• Work your way up – Just because you didn’t get hired today doesn’t mean that the job can never be yours. You can try and look for a lower position within the same company or a related position at a different company. Then you can gain the additional experience you need to work your way up to your dream job. Most of the time, companies will prefer to hire people that are already employed at their company.

• Get networking – Getting hired is not just a matter of being qualified for the job; sometimes you also have to know the right people. Increase your exposure by making connections with other people in your field. Do this by going to events, volunteering, and joining sites such as LinkedIn, where you can network with hundreds of professionals in your field.

• Improve your CV – While your CV might be enough to get that dream job, not having an excellent CV can prevent you from getting one. Interviewers who look through hundreds of CVs, often look for reasons to throw them out to save time and narrow down their options. If your CV has errors, missing information, or is full of irrelevant information, it will likely be ignored.

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