How to Start the Journey to Your Dream Job
We all have goals we want to reach during our careers. But sometimes, it’s challenging to determine how to start down the path to make them a reality. To help you on your journey, here are three tips to consider as you progress in your career. FOCUS ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO RATHER THAN WHAT YOU WANT TO BE. While many of us have talked about what and who we want to be , that isn’t the perspective you should work from. You may be disappointed if your job title or position doesn’t reflect your expectations. Instead, concentrate on what you want to do no matter where you are in your career. That way, even if you aren’t currently in the position you dreamt of, you can still work on developing qualities to be the best you can be. Your boss will notice your impressive work ethic. LEARN HOW TO BE A PROBLEM-SOLVER. People are great at explaining problems and describing what went wrong and why. But assertive people who are the first to volunteer to solve issues are much rarer. One way to stand out and gain your boss’s
attention is by being the person who is willing to problem-solve. This doesn’t mean you have to get everything right all the time, but your boss will notice when you rise to a challenge and volunteer to correct an issue. And they may begin to pay more attention to your brave and confident demeanor. BECOME A LIFETIME LEARNER. Although you may not be in school anymore, that doesn’t mean your education has stopped! You can continue learning no matter how old or what stage of life you’re in. By constantly feeding your mind, you can gain skills, network with others, become more adaptable and develop traits that will help you be better at your job and in all aspects of your life. No matter where you are in your work journey, keep pushing forward! Developing your ideal career will take time, patience, positivity, training, and faith. You have to start with small steps before you take larger ones to get to where you want to be.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
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Walnut and Blue Cheese Tomato Salad Inspired by FeastingAtHome.com
This salad makes a unique side dish and healthy next-day lunch!
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup walnuts • 2 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes • Kosher salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • 1/4 cup smoked blue cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill • Chopped fresh Italian parsley, to taste • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp red wine or balsamic vinegar • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. On a baking sheet, toast the walnuts in the oven for 12–14 minutes. 2. Wash and slice the tomatoes. Place slices on a platter, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Scatter toasted walnuts and blue cheese on top, followed by dill and preferred amount of parsley. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, wine or vinegar, and garlic to make the dressing. 5. Spoon dressing evenly over salad and serve. Directions
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