10 pointers on how to work towards the job you desire?
When totally moving out of a job area that you have always done into a job area you only dream of, how do you do that? How do you make that move? What does that look like?
1- Research what jobs you are thinking you might want in that job area.
2- Reach out to friends and family letting them know you are looking into this type of field and if anyone knows anyone in that field that you can talk to, to please make the connection for you.
3- Make connections with people in the field that you are interested in.
4- Invite them to lunch of coffee, your treat.
5- Write down some questions you have about this job and job area.
6- Take notes as you talk over coffee or lunch.
7-Make sure to thank them with a handshake and your gratefulness.
8- Be sure to send out a thank you note the following day.
9- Have as many of these meetings and connections as you can to get an idea of how to make your dream job happen.
10- START MAKING THINGS HAPPEN. DON’T SIT STILL. THINGS WON’T JUST HAPPEN. YOU HAVE TO MAKE THEM HAPPEN.