International Career Institute<\/a> and you can do this in your own time.<\/p>\n3. Broaden your resume<\/h3>\n
Your resume might be the first place that people look, but it\u2019s not where any good company stops its search. Create a portfolio that represents who you are and what you stand for via LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook too. Hiring professionals will be looking in these places to discover what you\u2019ve accomplished in both your life and career.<\/p>\n
4. Put money at the back of your search<\/h3>\n
How much you earn is important, but try not to put it at the forefront of your career search. If you\u2019re truly good at what you do, the money will come. Be prepared to start low and prove yourself. If you\u2019ve chosen a career you are passionate about, you\u2019ll soon rise up the ladder and the paycheck will move along with each rung.<\/p>\n
5. Master gratitude<\/h3>\n
Gratitude is an excellent trait to master, as most people are looking to work with grateful, humble and genuine people who give it their all. If you feel you are slacking in your current job, prove you are worthy of a dream job by going the extra mile to build better habits. Happiness is a choice after all, and you never know, once you start lifting your game, your job might not seem that bad.<\/p>\n
6. Get to know your favourite companies<\/h3>\n
Study the market and get to know the companies you want to work for. Keep an eye on their news, what their culture is like and what their current priorities are. Are they expanding or downsizing? Are they getting acquired? Where do they stand within their industry relative to their peers?<\/p>\n
7. Create a killer cover letter<\/h3>\n
Your cover letter can make or break your application, so get it right. Make sure it\u2019s clear how you meet the specific job requirements and why you want the job. Be specific when listing your skills, such as \u201cI have three years experience working with Photoshop as an image retoucher at the Telegraph\u201d. Don\u2019t just focus on yourself \u2013 include points about what the company is looking for. And no matter what, address the cover letter correctly. Addressing people by their name and position title is standard business etiquette.<\/p>\n
8. Negotiate<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re not happy with your first offer, negotiate. Most employers expect you to negotiate somewhat. Want more cash in your pocket? Ask. Want a little flexibility to work from home on some days? Ask. If you don\u2019t ask, you don\u2019t get. Just be careful not to come across as non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
9. Be positive<\/h3>\n
Reaching your career aspirations isn\u2019t all that difficult with the right attitude. Recruiters appreciate a \u201cpassive candidate\u201d\u2013 a person performing so well in their current job that doesn\u2019t necessarily look to want to leave. Scoring your dream job really does come down to your attitude, so make it positive at all times. No one\u2019s going to employ a person who\u2019s unhappy or having performance issues, so start thinking positively about where you\u2019re at today and build from there. Your dream job will then be that much closer in your reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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