Over the course of time...past 20 plus years...working with people looking for a job...meeting with individuals as a group and also one on one, I have proposed the following process in some way, shape or form:
This is WHAT I would do IF I were looking for a job.
I never got a job with a resume.
AND your probably wondering if anyone got a job following my advice.
Don't really know...My good friend Wayne said once. "You can teach a person what to do but you can't make them DO what is in their best interest to do". That's a paraphrase of his comment after my voicing disappointment that with all the help & advice I have given many people especially about updating their Linkedin profile, few people follow through.
You don't get a job because of your Linkedin Profile. It's just a tool to connect with the right people who can help you. AND to see who the people are that are doing the job you might love to do...but only better!
So, here are my 10 steps to Finding a Job You Can Love!
1. Identify your passion. What are you interested in...What makes you get up in the morning?
2. What company or non profit would you ideally love to work with...NOT for. There IS a difference.
3. Explore their website. What is their mission and vision?
4. Connect with people working for that organization. It's really not hard to do.
5. Take your new "connections" out for coffee...Again not hard to do. Use your creativity.
6. What are the challenges that organization is facing...short term and long term.
7. After taking the Strengthfinders. 2.0 Assessement...you now know or have a clue to your "Strenghts' and HOW to use them! So you are now going to use your "Strengths"to solve their most pressing challenge!
8 Remember, You are unique! There is no one else like you.
9. Forget about the "job description" IF you are pursuing a job with an opening... Positions that are advertised are probably already taken. Why compete...It's a losing game.
So don't spend alot of time with that goal of submitting applications to job openings. You can do that, but...
10. So you are now going to use your "Strengths"to solve their most pressing challenge! AND
You are going to create your own "position" and Job Description!
On our journey with Jesus! "The trail is long, and we won't arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we're on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives." Zig Ziglar
Ok, if you have reached this far in my blog post...do you think it's luck, fate or providence?
What are you now going to do?
Here are a few of my prior blog posts that can help you in the process:
If you are looking for a great volunteer opportunity:
If you doubt that you are unique and special.
Helping you accomplish your vision and mission
How to Evaluate an organization.
You are partially satisfied with your present position...
Still looking for "Peace" in your life?
Lacking joy in your quest for that job you can love?
If any of this post has been helpful...please let me know.
Meet for coffee?
Always willing to meet for coffee
