The secret is passion.

Passion is enthusiasm, eager interest, and admiration. It’s a compelling desire to be better, reach higher, and make an impact. When you’re passionate about some aspect of your job, it becomes more than just a paycheck – it becomes an integral (and exciting!) part of your life.

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” – Vincent van Gogh

While you certainly need more than just passion to succeed in the workplace, it’s a trait that can set you apart from your coworkers and can lead to a more fulfilling work experience. No matter what you’re most engaged with, having a deep investment in some aspect of your work life makes work more rewarding for you, and for the organization. Companies with engaged employees out-perform those without by up to 202%, making passionate employees an asset to any organization.

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

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Let’s rewind. Whether you are a new college graduate or a seasoned professional, do you remember when you thought you knew exactly what your career would entail? Most of us likely held an inaccurate view of the working world. That’s where a career mentor or a trusted counselor comes into play.

Building career mentor relationships can help you navigate and clarify your career path. Serving as a professional mentor, whether through formal programs or casual settings, can also help you refine your own objectives and goals. Even with a few years of experience, it’s possible to help undergraduate students and young professionals kick-start their careers by sharing your own experiences about day-to-day office life, networking, improving résumés and cover letters, and how to market yourself in the digital space.

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1. Make the time to network

You might see networking as an additional extra in your job search or career transition, but setting aside a certain amount of time each week to network both offline and online and then actually doing it really will enhance your chances of finding the right job, getting more work your way and more.

2. Know why you're doing it

Be clear about what you are networking for. Why are you building up a network in the first place? It’s important to know why you are doing it and the purpose of networking for you in order to make sure you achieve the outcome you want from it.

3. Think about who you want to network with

What types of connections do you want? Think about the type of network you want to create and the types of connections you are after. Is it a numbers game? Is it strong relationships? Is it expertise in a certain sector or is it diversity across areas?

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1. Make it easy to read

A highly legible font in a good size with definitive spacing is pleasing to the eye and stands out amongst the Times New Roman messes most employers and recruiters have to sift through. Go for Calibri pt 11 and wait for the job interviews to roll in. Okay, you might need to do more than that but it will help. It’s also a good idea to make paragraphs short and concise, use bullet points to break up the page and insert clear headings throughout.

2. Spell check

Your CV will stand out for all the wrong reasons if you don’t hit that spell check button and check carefully for poor grammar. 

source: positionignition