Super Strategies To Get A Professional Role That’s Right For You

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Super Strategies To Get A Professional Role That's Right For You-Chispa MagazineBeing stuck in a job that just isn’t right for you can be tedious. Over time, you feel less and less motivated to do a good job. It’s important you develop a strategy that moves you toward a job that you love. After all, we are at work for most of our waking hours. It’s awful to hate every second of it.

But, what if your dream job is a professional role you haven’t done before? A complete career change needn’t be the stuff of dreams. It is possible to take on new roles in new industries with just a few adjustments to your resume, and a little investment in you. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, then now is the perfect time to find that dream role you’ve always wanted.

Start by figuring out what your dream job really is. What kind of people would you work with? Which industry fascinates you the most? A dream job is one that fires you up inside. It’s the one you’ve always had that passion for. The job of your dreams is the one doing the things you read most about. Perhaps it’s the one that turns your hobby into a lucrative career.

Next you need to identify what you need to do to break into that career. If it’s your dream to look after people, you could apply for physician assistant programs and qualify as a medical professional. If you have a passion for educating children, then look for an entry program that will help you gain the experience and qualifications you need.

Learn everything you can about your chosen industry. Read the journals and attend trade events or talks. Find people in the roles you’re looking for and ask questions about the job and what it entails. Watch experienced professionals doing the jobs you’re interested in. See how they tackle the tasks and manage the role. What do they all have in common? Do they share your personality traits and personal interests?

Acquire all the accreditation, knowledge and experience you need. Then you can find the companies in your area that are hiring. Keep an eye on their vacancies board. Don’t be afraid to speak to staff members about upcoming opportunities. Make sure you find out names and positions of the key players in the business that could help you. Never address a job application to Dear Sir or Madam.

Some organizations are happy to take on interns. This can end up costing you a lot of money commuting as well as loss of earnings from other paying roles. Be sure you can afford to take on this kind of role. They can be very beneficial as you will have an insider view of the company you want to work for. You will have a chance to spend time with the people doing the job you aspire to have.

If you’re miserable in your current role, don’t waste any more time. Strategize your route into success in a professional career you will love. A combination of education, information and passion can help you get the job you’ve always dreamed of.

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Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Mavian Arocha-Rowe

Editor-in-Chief at Chispa Magazine
Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.
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Mavian Arocha-Rowe is known as an asset to the business and communications industry and is motivating and advocating “your authenticity should be your strategy,” for all women, regardless of their season and roles. For the past 20 years she has directed magazines, plus multiple art and marketing departments as creative director and brand manager. What supersedes all of her great career moves is her role as wife and mother living in Atlanta. Challenging herself to discover and bravely pursue the calling for her life, Arocha-Rowe helps other women discover and pursue their life’s assignment. She is a passionate, and loud-laughing speaker on the topic of purposefully redeemed, and mentors young women so they can exercise a mind that is doctrinally pure, along with a heart that beats toward sanctification. She will almost never turn down Marlow’s Tavern double-tavern cheeseburger, a cooking-demonstration from Leaning Ladder, or any opportunity to head to Miami to spend time with family.