Many people build the idea of a dream job from a very young age and lead the whole of their lives striving to land these jobs.

Find your passion and land your dream job

You may wonder why getting dream jobs have never been easy yet technology has revolutionised the world.

Almost nothing has changed over the decades in the manner in which employers post jobs, we apply and interviews for jobs are conducted.

Perhaps the first step should be rewriting the rules of engagement for gaining meaningful employment.

But because transforming the hiring processes many years to catch up, here are simple ways you can land your dream job.

Know your abilities

The first important step is to assess your own values, your qualifications, and how you prefer to work. You can research careers that map to your abilities and interests.

Consequently, hit the Internet and set up informative interviews. Plan to go onsite at a company in your chosen area of interest.

Focus more on your interest and passion

When you are looking for your dream job, do not make money your primary focus. Go for the work that calls out for you.

Those who think work is all about money, illusion of power, or title, they hardly feel contented, and your desires are fulfilled.

An excellent way to go about this issue is to get into your dream career one foot at a time. 

This may mean earning a salary at your present job while doing a part-time internship in your dream job or taking a workshop on the weekend. 

Remember the only real way to know if you are passionate about something is to try, but it is prudent to do this with a little risk as you can manage.

Prioritise skills and talents over experience

Skill and talent always win over charisma, likability, and charm. So build mastery in your chosen profession to be able to continue creating job opportunities throughout your life.

Any company you visit will be interested in you if you can deliver strong results. So as to have the upper hand, you need to be willing to learn.

There are several sources of information both on and off the Internet that you can take advantage of.

Through them, you can acquire a lot of information on various topics within your field of interest.

Skills are important! When developing a resume for your particular field, ensure your skills and talents stand out and apply to the responsibilities you will hold in your new job.

If you have knowledge of project management, information, and technology, client relations, or sales, make them conspicuous as they will help you to succeed in many different types of careers.

Those who exercise and obtain fresh air through hiking, walking, running, yoga, etc. also have the upper hand since this practice helps them to control stress.

While having a good resume is a critical first step in the door and helps you to showcase what you have been able to accomplish in the past, do rely on it too much.

Create a portfolio that clearly shows what you stand for and who you are, and where possible add this portfolio to LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

These are the platforms where hiring organisations will go to check you out.

Start early

When it comes to self-discovery, people who are in their 30s or less have greater flexibility.

The process of test-driving is much easier when you are unencumbered by a lot of family responsibilities.

It also helps if you have not reached a level in your current career where it is harder to turn back.

Nevertheless, it can never be too late to pursue a burning passion. The number of baby boomers leaving the world of traditional employment for alternatives that they have always wanted to pursue is quite high.

Above everything else, you need to work hard and be realistic while moving towards your dream job.

There is nothing like a perfect job. And anything worth having always requires some effort.

The beauty of pursuing your dream job is that when the temptation to shut off the alarm and go back to sleep persists, your passion will energise you to keep working hard.

What do you think? Are you still looking for your dream job? Which approaches have you tried so far? Let me know by sharing your thoughts in the comments below.

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