Friday, November 2, 2012

Want Your Dream Job? Know What You Want!

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If you want your ideal job, clarify what is the position you’d most like to have. Answer these questions:
  • What are possible job titles for the type of position I want? (The same position might have different names at different companies; the more job titles you can identify for the type of work you want to do, the easier it will be for you to research your dream opportunity.) 
  • What is a typical day like in your ideal position? Would it involve meetings? Would you be working independently on projects, as part of a team, or both? Would they be short-term projects, or long-term projects? 
  • What type of reporting structure would you prefer? Who would you report to? Who would report to you? 
  • How much would you be making in this position? Compensation can be an important consideration. Don’t just identify a target salary — remember that benefits and other non-cash compensation are part of the total package.

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