Hi everyone out there! 🙂
Ever wonder…….
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If you will actually truly ♥ the job/s you are applying for? or……
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Have you ever be afraid of applying the ‘wrong’ job?
These are the few questions people usually ponder on while applying for a job. Is a norm!
So…..Fret Not! 🙂
Here’s a few tips (filtered ones…haha) on how you are able to find out if you actually truly like the job you are applying for!
Side note: Is IMPORTANT to find a career that you LOVE! 🙂
7 Essential points
1. Passion
Do what you are passionate about! If you are passionate about that particular job that you’re applying for, the chances of you liking the job will be much higher. Also, it yields a much higher job satisfaction.
Hence, know what you are passionate about and find a job that matches your interest! 🙂
A true-story from Ren, the co-founder of Burgerlab Malaysia and JOBI…….
Ren: ‘ I love what I am doing now because I believe I’m truly making a difference to the part-timers out there.‘
2. Working Environment
Think about the type of environment you would like to work in- whether is a collaborative or a competitive environment, outdoor or indoor-based job, flexible or desk-bound jobs?
♣ Avoid jobs that will make you bored or miserable! Instead, go for jobs environment where you will more likely to flourish.
3. Job Scope
Be clear of what the job that you are applying for requires you to do. Read the job description in detail. Then, decide on whether do you suit this job, or instead, does the job suit you? 🙂
For instance,
A more introvert person may not be very fond of jobs which involves lots of communication with others. He/she may thus apply for jobs that suit his/her personality,e.g. Programmer which requires dealing more with computers.
4. Test the WATER?
This applies to people who are applying for a permanent job/career. In order to find out if you will really do enjoy the job that you are going to apply for in long-term, start by getting some voluntary work in the sector. Be it an unpaid internship.
♣ This is the best way to learn if the position is the right one for you!
♣ Also, there are extra advantages to it – acquiring new skills, making connections with people in the same sector, and building up your experience for addition into personal resume/CV.
5. Altruism
Ask yourself: Does helping people or making a difference in the society makes me feel happy or satisfied with my job?
At times, finding an ideal job you like is not as easy as it is. However, finding a job that provides you with that sense of purpose can make you happy and enjoy doing it.
♣ When you get yourself engaged in an activity that satisfies you, time passes quickly.
6. Get more insights 
to the job!
Get yourself up doing some research on the job that you wish to apply for. Google is one of the very resourceful means to go about it. Read some articles online or blogs regarding the jobs or talk to people who have or are currently working in the sector.
♣ Ask them what motivates them to apply for the job? what the job actually revolves around? whether do they like it initially and what happened after engaging in the field for a substantial amount of time?
♣ Get some useful advice on the job! 🙂
♦ ♦ ♦ Just a side note, Money does not make you happy, but it motivates you!
Research have shown that many people spend most of their life working, hence do not waste such precious time of yours! Choose one that you enjoy doing!
All in all, go for a job that you like! Have the courage to apply for it! 🙂
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