Employment

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Don't Quit Your Day Job ... Yet

First Steps Toward Your Dream Job
by Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobs


Everybody loves a great success story, particularly those that begin with someone walking away from their regular job to chase a professional dream. If have a dream but aren't ready to make such a dramatic switch, take heart. There are still ways to successfully (and prudently) pursue your dream job without quitting your day job.

Pursue It Part of the Time

What's your dream? Owning a store? Running a restaurant? Having your own yoga studio?

Take a step closer to your ideal profession by pursuing a part-time position that is as related to your dream job as possible. If you're not yet a certified yoga instructor, take on some shifts as a receptionist at a studio. If you want to run your own restaurant, try to land a job as a host or hostess or a server. Get a gig in whatever type of store you want to own one day.

If you're a reliable, well-spoken employee, most companies will welcome your part-time contributions and, in exchange, you'll gain invaluable first-hand experience.

Investigate an Internship

If you're unable to take on a part-time position, try doing an unpaid internship in your ideal field. Internships can be of varying duration, from one week to many months. Unlike a job, internships often offer more flexibility in terms of when and how you fulfill your commitment. Also, you may be able to rotate through a variety of departments or positions, which will allow you to gain a more complete perspective on the realities of your dream career.


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