Create your own dream job

At SkillsTown, we believe that you get better at what you do when you enjoy doing it. In this article, we talk about how you can create your dream job so you can enjoy going to work every day and get the most out of yourself.

What are you good at?

Knowing who you are and what your strengths are helps you take charge of your career and do what you do best. And that is important, because people who work from their talents are happier and more productive! Yet only a small proportion of employees seem to know their talents and are able to apply them in their work. Sin️! So think about what sets you apart from others, and ask others what they think your unique skills and competencies are. Bet your supervisor will be heartened by your findings, too?

Long live development

Whether you are looking for a completely new job, a promotion, or simply want to broaden your skills and knowledge for your daily work activities, it is always useful to be and remain the expert in your field. For example, by taking online courses, reading articles on the Internet or subscribing to an industry-specific magazine, you will stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field.

What do you want to achieve?

Knowing what direction you want to go in is important to moving forward in your career. By setting concrete goals and writing them down, you make what you want to achieve more tangible. Then share your goals with those around you so they can help you achieve them too!

Seize all opportunities

Often there are more opportunities to develop in your current job than you realize. See where additional opportunities lie and seize them with both hands. Having a quiet moment? Ask if you can take over work from a colleague. Is a volunteer needed? Offer yourself to plan the company outing, for example. This way you bring variety to your activities and build new skills and knowledge. It also proves that you have potential as an employee to move up the ladder.

Keep work-life balance

When you are always busy with your work and career, there is a danger that you will become exhausted and your personal life will suffer. Moreover, working too much does not make you more productive either: research shows that anything you do over 50 hours a week has no added value, because you start working less efficiently. Both for your health and job satisfaction as well as for your productivity, it is therefore very important to pay extra attention to a good work-life balance in your career.

Making the most of your career?

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