I wonder how did the generation before ours survived flipping endlessly through pages and pages of classifieds, job hunting through the streets.
However, as easy as it seems to land yourself a job the trick is in getting your dream job. Or at least one that suits you, if you don't really have a specific dream. And then there's the dilemma of just going for a stable-regular-standard-job or to follow your dreams. Every time you scroll through Facebook, you see stories about young successful entrepreneurs who somehow managed to shoot all the way up the ladder (What's their secret?!!!). And you look at yourself, where you are and wonder what is it that you missed out on.
Anyway, here are just a few hints on how to build that yellow brick road of yours, brick by brick:
1. Be Realistic
The greats before us such as Mark Zuckerberg has himself gone through some failures before he even made it. Don't expect success the instant you try to be someone out there, doing whatever it is you're doing. Even if things don't seem to be going the way you thought it should be (like working in a great company, with great people around you plus plenty of growth opportunities) hang in there. There is always room for learning, in every situation.
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| Now, where can I get me some of these? |
If you feel like there's really no future for you whatsoever there, keep your eyes open for new jobs out in the market while waiting patiently and building some other skills to give yourself a better fighting chance when the next opening comes along.
2. Don't Be Complacent
Maybe you've been in this job for awhile and despite the fact that you're not thoroughly enjoying or growing in it, you've learnt to just go with the flow since the pay is stable (money is important ya know.. not the most, but it is important). I say to you, never ever fall into the trap of being complacent!
Sometimes there's going to be some waiting before the golden opportunity comes along your way, so get yourself ready for it! Better still, don't wait for it. Go get it. Send in your resume to companies that you think is the one for you, or if you have a talent then work on it. Have a Facebook page, a blog, a website... anything to display what you can do to the world. Give yourself a fighting chance by trying. You'll kill your own dreams with your own hands by not doing so. I've planted my first seed here
3. Talk To People
We can always learn from experiences and failures of others. So pause your social media stalking for a moment and go meet some people and have meaningful conversations. It doesn't mean that you only need talk to people from the same industry of your interest to make it out there. You can learn tons from others as well.
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| Don't get intimated by the graphs and numbers. These are magic numbers. Use them right and you're going to get more visitors to your webpage without even trying to! |
Want to be an artist? Go talk to someone who is in the business of marketing. Why you may ask? Well, they can teach you how to get noticed online, how to grab attention, formulas and handy digital marketing tips (search engine optimization, copywriting techniques, google analytics support) that can put you on top of the Google search list.
4. Keep Trying While Waiting
There are enough of inspiring quotes and success stories online for you to read and be inspired from. One of the secret to success? Keep trying. Wait Patiently. Believe in yourself.
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| And while you're waiting, how about some yummilicious mustard drenched hotdog? |
So wherever you are, whoever you may be. Just keep swimming and you'll get there.
