Your passion can get you a job
It is rightly said, “It’s your passion, not your skills that can get you a job”. Many job seekers put such a strong focus on their professional expertise mastering various skills that they forget to really show the interviewer their passion for the job. Passion can in different forms; for the job or profile applied for, the industry or career aspirations. Whatever may be the reason, it doesn’t really matter as it is the passion that drives you forward.
- Passionate employees to make that lasting impression
Employers are looking for professionals who have a fire in their belly, not someone who sit back on its seat and wait for the instructions. Passionate people bring different experiences and perspectives. They drive interesting ideas, so passion plays a key role. Being able to tell a future employer about the things you feel passionate about- the things that keep you going is a way of impressing them. Make sure, you stick to your professional passion only.
- Passions that can be developed into a skill set
If you are passionate or dedicated to a hobby, chances are you can incorporate or develop key skills needed for the job. For example, if you are passionate about sketching, the chances are bright that with the right kind of training, you can develop your creative skills over the period. It clearly shows that passion can bring out the best in you and help you progress further.
- Passions help you network and meet like-minded people
Having a passion also helps you being in touch with like-minded people thus building and expanding your professional network. The people with whom you get along well not only share your interests but also vouch for your skill set and expertise. Such key references can help you get a job when the need arises. Connecting with the like-minded people will also help you in improving your skills by learning from the seniors in the same field.
To sum up things, always put your passions to good use as they can help you get that dream job. At the end of the day, you can train anyone to do any job, but can’t train anyone to love his/her job. So go ahead and start working on your passion now.
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