5 Tips For Landing Your Dream Job

Is one of your New Year’s goals to find a new job? Even if you say, “no,” understanding how to position yourself as an expert and show off your skills can benefit you in many ways. These steps helped me find and get fulfilling jobs as a speech-language pathologist in various work settings—from schools to health care in places from New York to Dubai—and I hope they’ll help you, too. SLPs might think because they see plenty of job openings, they can just apply for and get whatever one looks decent. But what about when you find and want to apply for that job that you’re certain is perfect for you? More on career management: How to Nail the Job Interview Recent CSD Grads, Look Through These Three Career-Shaping Lenses Moving into a new type or phase of work can seem terrifying. This speech-language pathologist’s struggle with transitioning propelled her to help others like her. Learn what she learned. Maximize Social Media for Your Career Transition Try these five methods to distinguish yourself as an expert, so you can stand out in the market and land your dream job with ease: Choose a specialty: As SLPs, we can work with clients across the lifespan, and we are trained in various specialties. Pick one or two areas you find interesting and focus on those professionally. When you come across that competitive dream job, this will help you stand out from among a number of candidates with similar training. Specializing in one or two areas—early intervention o...
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