Find The Job You Love
July 16, 2007
The quest for the perfect career is an experience that everyone goes through in life. To quantify this success, we need to have clarity of thought and a little bit of luck.
“Do we really need luck when we have the necessary skills?”
We tend to develop a laid back attitude, or are indecisive and wait, hoping for something better, letting go of the best opportunities. We fail to recognize the goose that is here to lay a golden egg in our backyard.
There is an endless need for people in every industry and along with it are the competitions to reach to the top. When this big picture is cut into tiny pieces then it is easy to proceed in an organized and systematic manner. But if you are uncertain, then this same picture will appear jumbled like a jigsaw puzzle. You will be struggling with every piece, trying to match with the right shape and size.
“So what kind of a job are you looking for?” asked the guidance counselor.
“A job with a lot of money,” I replied with confidence.
“And what are you willing to do for this?”
“As little work as possible.”
The rib-tickling laughter of the counselor still echoes in my mind.
So first you need to know the expectations that you have from your career. The number one priority could be money. We all have to eat and pay bills. And the second could be job satisfaction. You need to understand the importance of this.
The excitement to wake up in the morning, feel refreshed and be enthusiastic to start a new day and head to your job affects your overall performance in your day to day life.
Besides these there are other factors that play a key role are peer and family pressure. You may want to remain with that close circle of friends and pursue what they are doing or do what your parents want to you do, just to make them feel proud. In this process, you ignore the inner voice and suppress your aspirations.
Learn to diversify your skills and knowledge, keeping in mind the job descriptions. For example: You are a person who loves to talk and enjoys making new friends. So convert this into a profession. You can seek employment in a customer service department, public relations or guest relations of an organization. Going an extra mile to make people feel at home and developing a bond with them, fulfills your passion. And believe me, people do acknowledge this gesture. This also acts as a good recommendation for your future placements.
Skills never get wasted; it is their quality that diminishes because of our failure to consider them worthwhile. At many interviews a frequently asked question is, “Where do you see yourself five years from now?”
Can you truthfully answer this question without taking a minute to think? If you are able to, then you have made the right career choice. But if you are not sure and need to think of a diplomatic answer then you will have to reorganize your priorities.
So strike a balance with the market trends and your interests, widen and highlight your skills. Reword your resume and get the dream job that you are so passionate about.
Success is always at your fingertips, it is just knowing the right skill to grab it. Learn how to discipline your work life and get more productive.
©Nayna Chakrabarty, 2007. All Rights Reserved.
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