How about that job search? Tough, right? Can't find a job you want, that you're qualified for, or just can't get an interview?
Been there, Done that. It's not fun at all.
I graduated from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a nice looking resume in December 2011. However, I didn't find a job until April 2012. Oh and the best part, it was a Sales Associate job, part-time with no benefits. So of course I had to get a second job - got that one in June, as a Sales Associate again. Fortunately, my parents were willing and able to help support me for a while.
But during this time I still had no idea what I wanted to do with life. I had entered the real world with no clue about a career. I was applying to Administrative Assistant positions because I knew I could easily handle the work and that would provide benefits and the financial stability I needed to survive on my own. Did I want to be someone's assistant, NO WAY! I'm a strong, confident woman who knows she has SO much to offer this world, I just had no idea what to offer.
Then one day after one of my part-time jobs, I was driving along PCH, the pacific coast highway with a gorgeous view of the sunset. I was heading into Huntington Beach and started to wonder about what my passions actually are. Clueless, I then decided to think about what I have done or enjoyed that was consistent in my life. I came up with FASHION - I had wanted to be a designer in the past and still really enjoy the industry, it is creative and expressive. I also came up with GIVING BACK - I find heart-warming joy by helping others and making a positive impact on my community, always have. So now what? I knew what my passion were but how do I turn those into a career?
And it hit me with one song, my iPod was looking out for me:
Everything started to click. I have always had a strong self-esteem (btw I do have bad days) and it always bothered me when my girlfriends, sister, and mother would listen to their mean girl and put themselves down. They never felt pretty enough or good enough and it pained me. I realized I can fix that! This was my GIVING BACK passion. I was starting to narrow things down; powered by excitement, I racked my brain to figure out how to tie FASHION into this. DING! DING! A retail store!
So here I am, driving home on a random afternoon from a lame job, thinking about how miserable my life at the time was and I have now discovered the next dream I need to catch. I am going to open a boutique that promotes positive self-esteem and provides young girls with tools to gain more self-love.
How can you apply this to your next dream?
- Figure out what experiences, skills, or interests have been consistent in your life.
- Dive head first into these passions and narrow them down to something specific.
- Do some research and see what types of jobs are out there, who in your network has experience in those industries.
- Do everything you can to reach that ideal position - work hard and make that passion your career!
The key to it all is to be creative. Set some time aside, go hide in a place you feel most creative and just think. Listen to your heart! And if you need help comment below, we're on this journey together!
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