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Looking for the perfect job? Create it!
By Kevin Donlin,
CollegeRecruiter.com
Rather than spending hours and days combing the classified ads
or online job postings for your ideal job, you just might find it with your
current employer.
I've done it. My clients and old co-workers have done it. You
can, too.
To illustrate, here's an example from my career.
Eight years ago, I worked as an English teacher and teacher
trainer for an international firm. I was fairly happy, but always yearned for a
job as a writer.
One day, I was at headquarters and met up with a textbook
writer who had observed my classes the month before. She was doing exactly what
I wanted to do, so I questioned her about how I might land a similar job. After
a 10-minute conversation (which turned out to be a job interview!), she asked me
to proofread some revisions for a new textbook. I happily accepted.
That proofreading project led to another, which led to a
writing assignment, which led to a full-time writing position within weeks. I
had created exactly the job I wanted, by finding a need and proving I could fill
it.
It happens every day. Like the client of mine who went from
package courier to sales rep. Or the cashier who became a buyer. Or my friend,
who went from receptionist to graphic designer.
To create your next job with your current employer, remember
these three points:
 | The job you seek may already be available internally. But
you'll never know unless you ask! |
| If the right job isn't available, it can be created, if you
prove to management that you have the right skills and determination.
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| Every conversation you have at work is a potential job
interview. If enough people in your company know what you want to do, and
think you can do it, you just might get the chance ... sooner than you think.
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Best of luck to you!
-- Kevin Donlin is the author of "Resume and Cover Letter
Secrets Revealed," a do-it-yourself manual that will help you find a job in 30
days ... or your money back. For more information, please visit
CollegeRecruiter.com
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