The pandemic changed the lives of millions of Americans forever. Whether it was the loss of beloved friends or family members, their livelihood, or access to childcare, a profound shift made it impossible to go back to the way life was before. For many, though, these changes resulted in a renewed commitment to leading the life of their dreams. Use this guide to help you achieve yours.
1. Go After Your Dream Job
The pandemic radically changed not only the job market but job applicants: people no longer are willing to stay in jobs they don’t love. This is a wonderful thing for those seeking a new role for themselves as so much transition has created opportunities that may not have been available previously and given job-seekers more leverage.
While each person’s idea of a dream job will be unique, a professional-looking resume is essential to obtain any of them. A stellar resume doesn’t have to start from scratch, though. By using a free resume builder, you can choose from expertly-designed templates and simply import your own photos and details into them to create the standout resume you need.
Before you start applying, reconnect with individuals you’ll use as references to let them know the kind of roles you’ll be seeking to better prepare them for any communication they may have to have regarding your potential hiring. Clean up your social media for any posts or information that might be off-putting to potential employers and consider making your accounts private.
2. Build Your Own Business
For some, the dream is not scoring a new position but becoming a business owner. The Small Business Administration recommends a 10-step plan to start your small business. Among these steps are determining the right idea for you and finding funding.
While you may already have an idea in mind for your business, if you don’t, consider conducting market research to see what business is most needed in your area. While you can get funding from traditional means such as investments from friends and family and business loans, newer ways of getting startup capital such as crowdfunding and angel investors are also worth looking into.
Starting a business comes with some unknowns, and you may find yourself in a position where you want to shift focus or branch out into a new service or product line. Creating a doing business as or DBA name for your company can help make this process easier as it allows you to market your services under a different name when desired.
3. Find Your Purpose
According to science, a sense of purpose is defined as the intention to achieve something that is both meaningful to the self and the world at large and having that is essential to a person’s happiness and well-being. While these will vary widely between individuals, there are proven ways you can come closer to reaching yours.
Cultivating a sense of awe and gratitude regarding the world around you helps you feel more connected to others which aids in realizing your position and potential. Finding and becoming an active part of a community that is right for you and your circumstances is another way of getting nearer to one’s sense of purpose. Discovering like-minded people at RIZZARR and working toward goals together reaffirms your self-worth and your value to others.
Don’t let the legacy of the pandemic only be negative. Use the lessons of the past few years to carve out a future you can look forward to and a present you can be proud of.
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