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Educational Service Unit No. 11
Not all jobs may offer you the career growth you’re so desperately looking for, but every job offers essential takeaways that you should be able to use somewhere along the road.
You may not have your dream job just yet; if you just shifted your attitude a little, you’ll see that it offers a lot more than you think.
Here’s how you can make the most out of a dead-end job:
Most organizations understand the value of providing some sort of training to their employees. The training may not catapult you to the CEO’s desk right away, but it will teach you important skills that will come in handy at some point or another during your career.
The job itself may be monotonous, but think about all the things it has taught you over time. It’s very easy to get obsessed with all the negatives of your day-to-day dealings, but think about how you’ve grown as an employee and as a person during your time at the company.
You know a lot more now about your industry, clients, products and more than you did before, right? All this new information you’ve learned will help you become a more knowledgeable and well-rounded employee in the future.
People with thriving careers have one thing in common—they are great at networking! Networking will open up multiple doors for you. You may be struggling to get calls back from the online job portals, but you’ll have a better chance of getting through the door with the help of references.
Don’t sulk the next time you have to attend a business conference or tradeshow. Use the opportunities to connect with others in your industry that may get you out of the rut you’re stuck in.
So, may be your job responsibilities are limited, but are there things you can learn from others around you? Are you interested in learning about what other departments are doing? Would it help your career if you mastered some of their skills?
Having a unique set of skills can help you stand out from other applicants. The more relevant skills you can list on your CV, the better candidate you become for a potential employer.
If you have a lot of time on your hands, don’t sit at your desk twiddling your thumbs or sifting through social media. Walk over to your colleagues and ask about their jobs. Is it of interest? Is there anything you’d like to learn from them?
On the surface, your job may look mundane, and you may, in fact, be stuck in a rut…but having a job is better than being unemployed. So hang in there, and make the most of what you got. Better days are right around the corner!
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