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Too many people spend years in the wrong work, when their dream job could be just around the corner, says international author and job search expert Vicki Theobald.

Fear of unemployment and a changing jobs market often resulted in people hanging on tightly to jobs they didn’t want in the first place, and for which they were often unsuited, says Vicki Theobald, author of the best-selling book Get That Job Now.

Meanwhile, many people find the better opportunities pass them by because they often didn’t know how to secure them, she says.

“The problem is that if you don’t have a clear understanding of what you’re best suited to, you tend to end up in careers by default, not by design,” Vicki says.

“‘By default' means that you kind of fell into a job that came up, or you were guided into it by well-meaning friends or family, and now time has passed and you’ve found out you’re just not happy in that job or company.

“Even in a recession there are still loads of opportunities - but you have to understand more about what you’re really looking for, and how the jobs market really works. Then you need a plan to go get the job you want.

“I would start by looking at what someone’s personal skills and talents are before worrying about the detail of any particular job.

“Job categories evolve and even disappear, but personal skill which is transferable between industries will keep you always in demand.

“For example, if you look at the jobs you have had in the past that you have done well at, what do they have in common?

“Look for things that may indicate a broader ability or skill that you can use in another related field, or another industry altogether.”

Vicki says too many people ‘settle for’ in life – they can’t decide what they want, so they may possibly never realize how best to go for what makes them happy.

But some simple steps could help people make better job choices. Here are five tips to finding the best job for you in 2015:

• Analyze your skills. What are you best at, and what do you most enjoy doing? Where is there a crossover between the two that could yield your next job opportunity?

• Be aware of trends and developments in the jobs market. Many of the jobs that will be available in five years’ time don’t exist yet. Technology and the speed of change can feel threatening to some people, but the reality is that new opportunities are arising all the time.

• Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities, even if at first it doesn’t directly seem to relate to what you currently do. Many skill sets are transferable to jobs you may not have previously considered. And yet doing so could turn out to be the best decision you make.

• Research your next potential employer. Good research on the company can yield valuable information that you can use in the application process. Your potential employer also wants you to demonstrate initiative and an understanding of what the company needs, not just what you need.

• Add value. If you add value to a company, and if you can demonstrate that value in a way which is compelling to them, you will never lack work that is fulfilling for you.

“That’s what a dream job is, isn’t it – work that fulfils you, instead of being something you resent,” Vicki says.

“But if you want to achieve the job of your dreams, you need to follow an effective plan, and you must take action. If you do these things right, then opportunity is everywhere.”

For more information visit http://www.getthatjobnow.net/

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