#21 Chasing that dream job?

Is there such a thing as a dream job? During this episode, I share why it is very important for your career to really consider what your dream job would be.

•Career transition is like a journey
People think that career transition is just about updating their resume, trying to get an interview, and being able to change their job. But there are lots of different things that need to take place. And the better prepared you are, the easier your transition is going to be.
•Stay on top of things to make it easier
Even though a career transition process has many moving parts it does not have to be overwhelming. By regularly updating your resume, building your network and having the confidence to be visible, a lot of the work is already done.
•Is there such a thing as a dream job?
This is the elephant in the room. The important question is, what is behind the dream job? What is your dream job showing you about what you really want? Because one of the most important things in a career transition journey is being able to know what you want. You can't make a plan if you don't know where you want to end up.
•Ask the “why” 
Don't just ask 'what do I want?' but ask yourself 'why do I want what I want?'. And it's about conditioning, the idea that beliefs that you have will lead to thoughts, which will lead to feelings, which will lead to taking certain actions which will lead to certain results.
•The beliefs you have shape the actions you take
If you were brought up in a family who has taught you 'money doesn't grow on trees', once you're older you will have a different attitude to money compared to someone you have been brought up with the belief 'money is a really useful resource to have'.
•How much money do you need?
One of the most common aspects that people need to look at to be able to understand what's behind what they want is finances. Ask yourself 'how much money do I really need?'. And don't just think about existence, shelter, food, a car. Think about what role money actually plays in your happiness. Some people don't need much money to feel happy, while others need more. They may need freedom or reassurance, for instance.
•How much money do you really want?
The next question is 'how much money do you really want?'. This is different to what you need and this question often opens up a lot of resistance for people.
•The freedom of not thinking about money
Having a certain level of wealth can bring you psychological freedom. You can stop living in fear of not having enough. But some people can't stop worrying about money even when they have reached a comfortable level.
•How do you feel about your job?
After financial goals you need to think about how you really feel about your job in the professional context.
•Why do you do what you do?
Are you in your current job because you are passionate about it or is it because this is what you've trained for and what you've always done?
•Aligning your personal growth and your professional satisfaction
Really understanding what drives you professionally is key to developing a career plan that will bring you happiness so that you can align it with what you want to be doing between your career and your personal life. And the first step to really getting there is figuring out what you really want.
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