It’s not normal to feel miserable at your job.

But it’s also hard to escape the grind! Unless…

You implement these 6 simple but life-changing #hacks to find your dream job:

1️⃣ List your strengths & weaknesses

Don’t roll your eyes. There’s a reason everyone tells us to do this, with pen and paper!

You need to be deliberate & visualize exactly what makes you, you.

2️⃣ Try side projects

I’ve always loved fashion.

But as a VP at BlackRock, my fashion options were limited.

I refused to stick to just the traditional black & white but struggled to find alternatives so…

I started a fashion blog.

It never went anywhere BUT it became pivotal when I applied to join a fashion startup.

I could prove a long-term interest in fashion.

Which then led to my current dream job as a career coach 🥰.

3️⃣ Send LinkedIn connection requests!

Find someone cool?

Drop them a quick note & connection request. The note is important as most don’t bother with it.

Explain why you’re connecting.

Eg: I found your journey in pivoting from finance to ESG inspiring, particularly as I’m contemplating the same, and would love to support your journey!

4️⃣ Write on LinkedIn

So what if you’ve listed your designation and company?

You need to stand out & draw opportunities for yourself.

Talk about your work beyond the headlines. Share your passions.

Highlight the interesting people you’ve met (don’t forget to attach the photo you’ve taken together!)

If you want to pivot to a new space but lack the experience, it doesn’t matter.

Share as you learn.

You only need to be 1-2 steps ahead of everyone else.

5️⃣ Ask. For. Help.

If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

And I know it’s hard to do this, especially in Asia, but no one’s a mind reader.

So ask.

Eg: I’m interested in exploring the AI fintech space. Know anyone I could have a quick chat with?

6️⃣ Set mini goals

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by work and think, “Let’s give today a miss.”

DON'T!

It’s a slippery slope.

Instead, sit down & think about what’s most sustainable for you. The key is not frequency but sustainability.

Eg: Every week, I will:
✨ Send 5 new LinkedIn connection requests
✨ Publish 1 LinkedIn post
✨ Tell 1 new person what my dream job is

You can also take it a step further and make it a public vow (via a LinkedIn post or comment down below so I’ll hold you accountable) 😏

Don’t expect miracles on Day 1.

But if you start incorporating these little habits into your life, your #dreamjob will come knocking.

📥 If you want to accelerate your job-hunting process, DM me!

🎓 I’m a #careercoach who’s helped many people from Google, UBS pivot into their dream job, and I’d love to do the same for you. 😉