How do I get my dream job?
WHAT ARE MY QUALIFICATIONS?
It may be difficult to look at, and evaluate yourself, so ask others what they see in you. Don’t involve someone with whom you have a close personal relationship or your romantic partner, as they might gloss over reality. Find someone you have worked well with during group work sessions, collaborated with at your workplace, went to high school with, or someone who knows you through a part-time or student job.
Agree to exchange words – either verbally or through the use of notes:
- I think you are good at…
- I think you could be better at…
- I could definitely see you in a job that…
- Because you can…
Avoid personal attacks and/or hurtful criticism; focus on opportunities instead of limitations. You may make good use of a website such as kompetenceweb.dk to learn more about skills. Also, Akademikernes A-kasse (an unemployment insurance fund aimed at academics) has developed an app – ”Jobcoach” – which you may download free of charge.
As a recent graduate, you have to describe your professional and personal skills.
When you start looking for a job, keep in mind that you come from a student environment made up of people with the same educational background and field of study. To you, a lot of things will seem obvious and may appear to be common knowledge, yet a personnel manager or future colleagues with older or outdated degrees may not necessarily know the structure of your specific educational program or what exactly you have learned. It might be a good idea if you start writing a list of key words describing which skills you think everyone knows you possess.
Also, you may want to call the company and ask about details regarding a job ad. A job ad may be designed as a sort of wish list; however, the company will not expect to find a person with all of the listed qualifications. When you call the company, you will also get the chance to tell them what exactly makes you eligible for the job. This will help you phrase the final draft of your application.
