
Here is just a bit of housekeeping before we get started!
Before you can even think about ways of finding and then getting your dream job, we need to figure out what your dream job is.
This lecture explores that very idea!
There are various downloadable resources that are contained within the course and I have included them here so they are in one handy place. As well as the downloads that are attached to specific lectures, you'll also find some additional resources that you'll find handy to use! Enjoy!
There are a virtually unlimited number of ways that you can make a living, if you are open enough to setting some of your prejudices aside. Unless you have your heart set on a specific professions, you should think of defining your dream job in terms of your own values and the broad types of experiences you want to get out of it.
Here is a list of ingredients that confirm that you may not yet have found your dream job!
Use this checklist to confirm that you have found your dream job - or at least on your way to finding it!
A practical to determine if you have found your dream job.
This lecture describes what your dream job involves!
In this lecture use the downloadable resources attached to discover what exactly your dream job is.
This lecture looks at the vast variation of ways in which people earn a living and are above all "happy". There is an interesting activity that accompanies this lecture will allow you tto explore your priorities.
In this lecture you'll find some probing questions that will help you evaluate where you are in comparison to where you would like to be!
The path to your dream job is likely not to be a straight one but this doesn't mean that you have to compromise on your focus and determination in pursuit of your dream, just periodically reassess where you are going and keep your eyes open!
Being your own boss is usually not what people imagine. It involves long hours and tremendous hard work. Still, this is not to say that you shouldn't go into business for yourself, simply that you should know what you are getting into in the first place.
Use the downloads in this section to write your business plan and explore your business ideas!
Networking when you're in the recruitment market, cannot be underestimated! Make sure you always consider opportunities that come your way, with a considered and measured head.
A great resume or CV is all about being smart with what you include and what you don't!
We'll be looking at how to write a killer cover letter, which has even more of an impact that a killer resume!
You'll also find several CV / Resume templates in the download section of this lecture, which you can use depending on your situation and the job you're applying for.
So now you've got your interview all lined up - how do you make certain you ace it?
This lecture will cover the basics of what to say and what not to say. You'll also learn the most important aspect of any interview, and that is of course "listening".
Not everyone is very comfortable with the idea of socializing, but when it comes to careers having good social skills is one of the core success factors and it is well worth learning how to make use of social opportunities to further your dreams.
On the twisting path to the job of your dreams it's impossible to predict the small details of your journey. The trick is to have a large medium to long term goal, but be adaptable in the short term! In this lecture, we'll look at strategising your path!
Body language is essential in just about every situation, but even more so when attending a job interview. The next two lectures are taken from my body language course (also here on Udemy), and looks at how you can effectively use your body language to influence an outcome.
This is the second of the lectures looking at body language and how we can use our own most effectively. Having an understanding of body language can also help you in negotiations. If body language is something that you'd like to explore in more detail, then have a look at my body language course (also here on Udemy).
Here we look at some time management strategies.
Review the following list of common time wasters, and identify which ones interfere with your time effectiveness
This lecture looks at the Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic Model, or VAK Model for short
This is the Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic (VAK) Assessment
Here we explore the Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Theory
This is the Multiple Intelligences Assessment for you to take
In this section we look at the passion to profit template
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Career Guidance Course: Create Your Dream Job Find Your True Meaning
Are you happy with what you do for a living? If the answer is “no” then maybe it's time to seriously consider getting out there and look for something better. You deserve the best you can get and out there somewhere is your dream job.
Just imagine kicking your boring, dead-end end work to the curb and setting out for a completely new adventure.
Not so fast though! Before you go all out on this journey, you’ll need a bit of preparation. That’s why we’ve created this great new career guidance course; create your dream job find your true meaning.
Almost every job is a dream job for someone, but how do you know which is your’s? Even then, how do you go about getting your dream job? This course walks you through what a dream job is and the best strategies you can use to find and secure the career of your dreams. You’ll learn to think about work in a new way, to see a different angle to the mainstream ambitions of society and craft your own path towards a fulfilling and meaningful career.
What are you waiting for? Now is as good a time as any to take the first step to a life of meaning. Don’t let the need to work for a living get you down. Make the most of it and live your dream. Together we can make it happen.
In this career guidance course; create your dream job find your true meaning, you'll be introduced to the concept of a “dream job”. You’ll explore how different values and perspective change the meaning of the term “dream job” and how that applies to you. You will also be guided by a series of questions that will help you explore what it is you really want from a career. It may not be what you think. This career guidance course; create your dream job find your true meaning, also shows a realistic view of the path to career success. The merits of self-employment versus being an employee are laid out, helping you make this crucial choice at the right time.
You’ll learn to leverage the power of networking to position yourself better in terms of career prospects. We’ll also cover killer ways to make your resume work for you and simple techniques you can use during interviews to really impress your potential employers.
Motivation issues while in pursuit of your goals is given attention and strategy and special skills you need to open doors are discussed in depth.
Finally in this career guidance course; create your dream job find your true meaning, we also discuss what to do when you’ve actually got the job of your dreams!
As with all of my courses, you'll receive unparalleled support from myself, 7 days a week.
Just some of what's covered in this career guidance course; create your dream job find your true meaning, includes:
What is a Dream Job
Downloadable Resources - All in One Place
One Person’s Trash is Another’s Treasure
What A Dream Job is Not
Key Ingredients of A Dream Job
How Will You Know You Have Found Your Dream Job?
The Definition of Your Dream Job
What Exactly is Your Dream Job?
Lifestyle Choices
Self-Assessment
The Twisting Path To Your Dreams
Working for Yourself or a Boss
Networking
Doing a Great Resume
Nailing That Interview
Working on Your Social Skills
Working Smart Not Hard
Body Language - Nailing Your Dream Job Interview
Body Language - Get That Job Promotion or Pay Rise
Keeping The Dream Alive
I’ve Made it! Now What?