{"id":43485,"date":"2013-10-16T12:15:12","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T16:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=43485"},"modified":"2013-10-14T12:19:10","modified_gmt":"2013-10-14T16:19:10","slug":"dont-get-lost-on-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=43485","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Get Lost on Your Job Search!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, <a href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?page_id=5701\" target=\"_blank\">INALJ Mississippi<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don\u2019t Get Lost on Your Job Search!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/sarahderinger.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-26299\" alt=\"sarahderinger\" src=\"https:\/\/inalj.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/sarahderinger-300x225.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a>Getting lost in the job search can be very easy without a plan. Before beginning a job search (or after getting lost), take a moment to breathe and reflect. It\u2019s easy to rush around trying to apply to every job out there. But to avoid getting stuck with just <i>a job<\/i>, take a moment and reflect on <i>the job<\/i>, <b>the DREAM job<\/b>. Here\u2019s a guide to figuring out a job search plan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What do you like about your current job or previous jobs? <\/b>By focusing on your likes, you can find jobs that have similar features. For example, if you know you love working with technology, apply for a Technical Services Library position or Information Technology Coordinator position. You\u2019ll be doing what you love!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What do you NOT like about your current job or previous jobs?\u00a0 <\/b>This may seem like common sense, but when you\u2019re desperate to find a job, this wisdom is often thrown out the window. Look at what you don\u2019t like at your job, and try to find a job that doesn\u2019t involve what you really don\u2019t like. For example, if you know you don\u2019t like working with children, don\u2019t apply to a Youth Services position! Yikes! That would only make you and the children miserable. Plus, you probably would end up not working well at it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What do you naturally do well? <\/b>If you\u2019re good at writing but not at math, take a job in your talent area. Play to your strengths, which is exactly what employers look for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What would you do if you could be successful at it? <\/b>Dare to dream big, and with enough hard work, you can accomplish those dreams! This is where your passion is, and employers want passionate people to help their businesses grow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What do you lose track of time while doing? <\/b>What is it that makes you lose track of time because it\u2019s so fun? This is something you may consider searching for in a job, so your work will be meaningful to you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><b>What job reflects your personal mission statement and values? <\/b>A personal mission statement is a declaration of what you want to do with your life. It incorporates your talent, hopes, and dreams to create a written philosophy for your life. It doesn\u2019t have to be long or terribly fancy; it\u2019s just a reminder of who you want to be.\u00a0 (<i>My<\/i> personal mission statement is: I am a Christian girl who wants to love even if love isn&#8217;t returned, give with all her heart, and treat everybody special. I want to use my God-given gifts to help others read, research, and make changes in their lives.) A personal mission statement can guide you to the type of job you will love because it compliments your values.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After reflecting on the dream job, <b>write down a plan<\/b>! This stands as a reminder of what to look for throughout the job search; it\u2019s a treasure map to finding the dream job. By developing a plan, you won\u2019t lose your way during your job search!<\/p>\n<p>If \u00a0you need more help with coming up with a job hunting strategy, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.classycareergirl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Classy Career Girl<\/a>. This website provides all sorts of resources devoted to helping people find their dream jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Sarah Deringer, Head Editor, INALJ Mississippi Don\u2019t Get Lost on Your Job Search! Getting lost in the job search can be very easy without a plan. Before beginning a job search (or after getting lost), take a moment to breathe and reflect. 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