Meaningful Work Is Meant For You Too
“Keep your resume updated at all times!”
“Make sure to network, even when you don’t need a job!”
We’ve all heard this great advice. Almost none of us have followed it.
I guess that’s why most of The Resume Rehab clients initially reach out to us for help with updating their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. That’s a great start!
But, peel back the onion just a tiny layer. Why do you want to make a change?
99.9% of the time it’s to find meaningful work that pays well.
Finding work that gives your purpose, satisfaction and great compensation is not just possible for some imaginary other person. It’s meant for you. And, landing a role that blends your values and unique talents can change your life for the better.
We’ve made the journey ourselves, several times. And we’ve walked alongside hundreds of others to guide them in contemplating and making successful work changes for themselves.
Here are a few of the important steps we help clients take when finding meaningful work:
1. Self-reflection: We walk through your entire background, taking time to understand your needs. We help you reflect on your values, interests, strengths, and the activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. Considering the skills you enjoy using and the type of impact you want to make in the world helps define your direction.
2. Identify your purpose: It’s so much easier to determine what gives your life meaning and purpose when you talk about it with a coach. We encourage you with questions like: What do you care deeply about? What kind of positive change do you want to contribute to? We reflect your answers back to you as you move toward work that aligns with your values.
3. Explore your options: We’ve worked across many industry verticals, so we’re able to guide you in researching various sectors and job roles to identify what resonates with your interests and values. After identifying organizations or causes that are aligned with your passions, we help you reach out to professionals in those fields to gain insights and perspectives.
4. Networking and informational interviews: Building a network of professionals in fields you find interesting takes time and consistency, but it’s the best way to learn about new opportunities! We help you message your network in an authentic way, and teach you how to use informational interviews to learn more about their work, experiences, and the industry. This can help you gain valuable insights and uncover hidden opportunities.
5. Experiment and adapt: It's important to be open to experimentation and be willing to adapt your career path as you learn and grow. Sometimes, the best way to find meaningful work is through trial and error. We help you envision new paths and embrace new opportunities as you learn from your experiences, and make adjustments along the way.
6. Stay persistent and patient: Finding meaningful work is often a journey that takes time. It's important to stay persistent, maintain a positive mindset, and be patient with yourself - which is a whole lot easier with a cheering section. We help you remember that the path to meaningful work is unique for you, and it will require some exploration and learning along the way.
By following these steps and others we teach you at The Resume Rehab, you can take charge of finding work that aligns with your values and passions.
You (yes, even you!) can land a role that provides a sense of fulfillment and meaning in your life.
Find career happiness with The Resume Rehab
👉What we’re reading:
The Human Rights Campaign has given 842 companies a 100% rating, meaning they’re LGBTQIA+ friendly.
The pay gap has cost women $61T since the 1960s. Trillions, not billions or millions.
