5 Steps to Finding the Job You Love!

Figuring out how to find a job you love AND at a good company to work for, can feel like a job in itself.

I wish I could’ve opted out of Math in high school for a course in which my interest actually lies like Business and Psychology.

I am sure and I know for a fact that there are millions of such people who ended up studying a subject or doing a course for years in which they had zero interest, just because of pressure from their parents, peer, or due to social norms in general.

I have interviewed so many candidates in the last 15 years who pursued a course or took up a job in which they were not at all interested.

Such people either end up quitting their job to pursue the one that they enjoy or end up doing the current one half-heartedly and are never able to enjoy what they do.

For them work is work. They punch in, punch out, and are totally detached from work emotionally.

My brain, however, doesn’t work like that. And since you’re reading this post, I’m guessing yours doesn’t either.

For me work is worship, you must be able to enjoy your work and do it with full passion and enthusiasm. Also, this is the secret to leading a long and happy life, you need to find your IKIGAI!

So, how do you find a job you love?

How to find a job you love – 5 Things You Must Do

There are 2 key parts to a job you’ll love:

1. Work you enjoy
2. Getting to do that work at the right company

Finding a good company to work for can be just as challenging as finding the kind of work you’ll enjoy doing. Check out this post for a deep dive into discovering what you’re passionate about 21 Questions to help you discover your passions.

Once you’ve?discovered your passions?and you know what industry/field you want to be in, it’s time to land the right gig. How though?

Here are 4 places to start when searching for your dream job, or at the very least, a job you’ll really enjoy

Tip 1: Review your previous experiences to find these 2 things

One of the easiest ways to figure out what you want for your future is to look at your past. Reflect on the previous jobs, projects, and volunteer assignments you’ve worked on.

”One of the easiest ways to figure out what you want for your future is to look at your past.”

As you review each one, ask yourself:

• What are some of the things you liked/loved about it?
• What are some of the things you disliked/hated about each of those experiences?

Actually, take the time to write those answers down for each experience.

This foundation helps you avoid what you don’t want and points you in the direction of the things you do want.

?Tip 2: Start with your must-haves

When you look at your past experiences, especially the things you didn’t like, you’ll start getting a clear idea of what’s important to you.

I can’t stress this enough – if you’re not clear on what you want, you can end up landing another job just like the ones you’ve disliked in the past.

So, look at the list you wrote down before and highlight the major themes – these will become your must-haves.

It’ll help you narrow down the scope of your job search so you can focus on the companies that align with your goals.

What are your must-haves?

Be realistic in what you’re looking for and write those must-haves down.

You may not be able to get every single thing on your list, so rank them based on their importance to you.

?Tip 3: Start Researching Good Companies to Work For

Now you have an idea of what you’re looking for.

It’s time to find companies that fit the bill.?Glassdoor?is one of my favorite sites for job hunting because it lets your see reviews from previous employees.

You get to hear straight from the horse's mouth, what it’s like working at that company. There are a couple of other sites like?Indeed?that sometimes provide company reviews.

You can also check out?Key Values. It’s a site that lets you search for companies based on the things you value.

So, start doing some research, setting up job alerts, and curating a list of good companies to work for.

Research and take note of the following:

• The skills/requirements you need to land a role at that company
• Any application/interview tips you can find for that company (you’d be surprised how many people document their application and interview process at specific companies)
• Anyone in your network who’s connected to that company

Tip 4: Be patient and strategic

It can be easy to feel discouraged during this process, but I’m a big believer in, “what’s for me, is for me.”

Here’s the thing though – if you’re gonna land your dream job at a good company that you’d love to work for, chances are you’re gonna have to step out of your comfort zone.

Do your research, network, and start applying for the roles that interest you. Be proactive and email hiring managers or recruiters directly.

The Last Thing You Need to Know about how to find a job you love

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

You’ll never discover what’s possible for you without getting out there and taking some risks.

I believe that when you set your intentions on landing an awesome job, you’ll be surprised at the opportunities you discover.

?Let me know

• What are some of the challenges you’ve had with finding a job you love?
• What can you commit to trying that you haven’t tried yet?

Remember, “to get something you’ve never had, you’ll have to do something you’ve never done.”

Here's wishing you Good Luck!

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About Author

I am?Priyanka Ramteke, Founding Director at?SocialVive, a Digital Marketing Agency based in Delhi, India.

With more than a decade spent working with Government Ministries, Large Conglomerates as well as Small Businesses, I understand the needs of my clientele and help them devise customised Digital Marketing solutions that help their business expand exponentially in this digitally competitive world.

I also love to mentor young professionals and students in building a strong career and attaining new heights of success in their corporate journey.

??My expertise lies in LinkedIn Marketing, Digital Marketing, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations and Engagement, Change Management, Conflict Management, Corporate Presentations, Career Development, and mentoring young minds for success!

Worked with Times Group, Dainik Bhaskar, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Food Processing to name a few.

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