Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job

If you’re investing all of your focus into your current job, you are not setting yourself up for future success. Taking ownership of your career gives you an advantage that sets you up for success in future positions. How do you take ownership of your career? Find Your Dream Job guest Monique Betty says you begin by being deliberate - in your skills, your relationships, and your education. Monique suggests focusing less on your purpose early on, and more on finding fulfillment. That, she says, will ultimately lead to you discovering and pursuing your purpose.  About Our Guest: Monique Betty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquebetty1/) is an executive coach and trainer who works with professionals and teams. Resources in This Episode: Head over to Monique’s website at moniquebetty.com (https://www.moniquebetty.com/) to be notified when her e-course, The Career Advantage, goes live to the public. Don't miss your chance to sign up (https://www.moniquebetty.com/7-guiding-principles) to Your Professional Development Plan to Move Your Career Forward From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of TopResume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Any job search is easier if you know what you’re looking for. Too many job seekers settle for a job that pays a good salary but doesn’t fulfill them. How do you figure out your passion and purpose before you try to land your next position? Find Your Dream Job guest Andrea Koppel says you have to experiment. Try out as many things as it takes to discover what you love. She recommends choosing three industries to explore. And Andrea reminds us that we may have several passions in life, so follow what you love and don’t be afraid to change.  About Our Guest: Andrea Koppel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-koppel-caffeinated-career-coaching/) is the founder and CEO of the College2Career Academy and the host of the Time4Coffee podcast. (https://time4coffee.org/t4c-podcast/) Resources in This Episode: Take advantage of the huge archive of conversations Andrea has with career professionals by visiting Andrea’s website at time4coffee.org/. (https://time4coffee.org/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume. (http://macslist.org/topresume). TopResume (http://macslist.org/topresume) has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of TopResume’s expert writers.(http://macslist.org/topresume)       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majority of open positions are never posted on job boards, but rather, are filled in-house or through networking. Having a well-developed network opens up jobs for you, but it also provides you with an instant connection to companies you are interested in. Your network can also provide references for you if you’ve worked together in any way.  On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Melissa Erickson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-erickson-86438937/) and I discuss how she overcame her shyness to become a skilled networker. Melissa also shares how she practiced for interviews. Learn more about Melissa’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. (https://www.macslist.org/articles/success-stories) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re in a hurry to switch jobs, you’re likely to find yourself in another job you dislike as much as your current one. How can you apply for the job you actually want and not just what’s available? Find Your Dream Job guest Ebony Joyce says you start by slowing down. Figure out what it is you want and what’s holding you back. Ebony also warns against lateral moves, as that can affect your lifetime earning potential. Ebony stresses the importance of knowing your values and finding a company with similar values.  About Our Guest: Ebony Joyce (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonyjoyce/) is a job search strategist, speaker, and diversity and inclusion consultant at Next Level Career Services. Resources in This Episode: Are you ready for a career that uses your talents and values what you bring to the table? Find out how Ebony can help you by visiting her website at www.nextlevelcareer.co/ (http://www.nextlevelcareer.co/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking for a job is exhausting, and it can make even the strongest of us doubt ourselves. How can you overcome self-doubt so that it doesn’t come through in your search? Find Your Dream Job guest Juliet Murphy says you start by believing that you have something to offer. You also need to think about what your colleagues praise you for. Juliet reminds us that it’s normal to be nervous when interviewing for a position but when you believe in yourself, your energy is high and you project confidence that you are exactly what that company needs.  About Our Guest: Juliet Murphy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietmurphy/) is a leading career strategist who specializes in executive advancement and millennial leadership development. Her company’s services include resume writing, executive coaching, and career branding. Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, let Juliet help. Find out more about her services at julietmurphy.com/. (https://julietmurphy.com/) Sign up to receive Juliet Murphy’s “9 Tips to Ace the Interview” (https://julietmurphy.com/ace-the-interview/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all been there - it’s 10:00 at night and we’re hitting “apply” on every possible opportunity we see on the job boards. It’s called panic applying and it’s harming your job search. What should you do instead? Find Your Dream Job guest Cassie Spencer says you have to start with a list of your non-negotiables. Next, make a solid plan for your job search, and remember that panic applying tends to lead to more stress. Cassie also recommends checking in on your goals weekly and changing your strategy if the current one isn’t working.  About Our Guest: Cassie Spencer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiespencer1/) is a career coach, a higher education professional, and the co-host of the “Your Career GPS Podcast.” Her clients range from college students to seasoned career changers. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Cassie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/careercoachcassie/) to be updated on her podcast, Your Career GPS. From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claire Davis, an expert in resume writing and career coaching, discusses the importance of treating your resume like a sales pitch. She shares strategies for showcasing skills and achievements effectively, researching industry needs, leveraging past accomplishments, and tailoring your skills and experience to create an impactful resume. The episode also includes insights on improving job search for sales professionals and executives.

Are you approaching your job search like a loser? Those are harsh words, but if you’re spending hours searching job boards and applying to any job you think you can get, you can’t expect to find a job you will love. Find Your Dream Job guest Rupert French says you have to take control of your job search campaign. Rupert shares how to create an advisory board, craft a mission statement, and build an achievable timeline for finding the position you want.  About Our Guest:  Rupert French (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupertfrench/) is the founder and owner of The Job Winners (https://www.jobwinners.com.au/). His company has helped thousands of people plan and find new careers. Rupert is also the author of How to Get a Good Job After 50: A step-by-step guide to job search success (https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-After-step-step/dp/1925820823). Resources in This Episode: Learn more about how Rupert has helped thousands find their dream jobs by going to jobwinners.com.au/. (https://www.jobwinners.com.au/) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re ready to switch careers, maybe even career fields. You’ve got an idea of what you want to do but you aren’t sure where to start. On this bonus episode of Find Your Dream Job, Em Bookstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybookstein/) and I talk about how they overcame imposter syndrome in order to move into a new industry. Em also shares how informational interviews helped them get answers to the questions they had about a potential employer. Learn more about Em’s career history below in this installment of our Success Stories series. (https://www.macslist.org/success-stories/fundraising-for-social-justice-em-booksteins-job-search-success-story) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Job seeking in an ongoing pandemic has brought many changes to how we look for work. In-person meetings are nearly a thing of the past and online etiquette matters more than ever. Find Your Dream Job guest Renata Bernarde says your LinkedIn profile is the most important thing you have in the current job culture. She also shares the best way to connect with others on LinkedIn, and how to set up a job-seeking routine that protects your health and reduces stress. Being adaptable to change will serve you well when seeking a job in a worldwide pandemic.  About Our Guest: Renata Bernarde (https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatabernarde/) is the host of The Job Hunting Podcast (https://www.renatabernarde.com/podcast). Renata is also the creator of Job Hunting Made Simple, an online course and coaching program for executives. Resources in This Episode: If you’re ready to achieve your career goals, learn more about how Renata can help you by visiting her website at www.renatabernarde.com/jhms. (http://www.renatabernarde.com/jhms) From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume’s expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices