We would like to have a fulfilling job that motivates us to wake up in the morning and start the work day.
What can we do if we feel miserable and have to force ourselves to go to work?
- Recognize that you are “stuck” at a job that is Not right for you.
- Find something positive that this job brought to you: a few skills or insights that you got while working there.
This can be dealing with difficult colleagues, discipline, learning new software, experience in a specific industry, etc.
- Prepare a list of your assets: experience, education, specific skills you have.
- Check the job market. What are the opportunities out there? What could be your market salary? Job positions?
- Look at your analysis and find what you like. Which skills would you like to use? What industry, location, type of job seems to be right for you?
- Set a goal and make a plan. Choose 1-3 types of positions you would like to get and write the steps towards getting them.
- Take action!
Update your resume and LinkedIn profile, prepare a few cover letters, create a strategy for job search.
Believe it or not, there are other jobs out there!