Are you feeling undervalued and underpaid in your current job? It’s completely valid to feel frustrated, especially when your job doesn’t compensate you fairly (we know that many women face this issue) and you have a family relying on you. Perhaps it’s time to consider a job that truly values your effort and pays you what you deserve.
I imagine your panorama:
“Impossible to quit my job! If not, how will I pay for school supplies?”
“The debts are absorbing me. “I can’t quit my job now!”
“I want to quit, but I’m afraid I won’t find a better alternative.”
Many of us have experienced this type of situation, but there is a solution! I have experienced a similar episode, and I hope I can give you the best tips so you don’t suffer so much.
Table of Contents
1. Define your goals
Before becoming a mother, did you have dreams you put on hold? You dedicate yourself so much to your motherhood stage to satisfy your baby’s needs that you don’t realize what you have left behind. However, sooner or later, there comes that moment when you say:
“I love being a mother and enjoy it, but… my life needs something more.”
And you’re not a bad mother for that. And yes, you can have it all! For that, we will establish short and long-term goals. Especially now that you are interested in finding a new job. First, you must start with this:
The lifestyle you want
Let’s start by defining what you want your life to look like in a few years. What would an ideal day be like for you?
- What time would you wake up? What would you do first?
- Would you exercise?
- What time would you have breakfast?
- How would you work? From what time to what time?
- If you have children, when would you be with them?
- What projects would you like to pursue? Apart from working, you can learn to dance, bake, etc.
Your work goals
Now, based on how you want your life to be from now on, you can define what you want in your job.
- Do you want recognition?
- Dress well and go to work every day?
- Do you want to work from home?
- Talk to adults every day?
- Make important decisions?
- Have schedule flexibility?
- Being in charge of people?
- Help people?
- Do you do physical or mental things?
- Make lots of money?
Based on this, you can define what you want most from a job, which is what fills you up with having a job.
2. Evaluate your skills
The next step to finding a better job is evaluating your skills and strengths. It would help to be honest with yourself to determine your abilities and weaknesses. This will help you know what you want to do and what actions to take to achieve it.
How to determine your strengths
On the sheet where you wrote down your goals, also write the activities you have mastered. It would help if you based yourself on the tasks you carry out in your current job and at home.
As for your activities at home, maybe you are good at:
- Interior decoration
- Children’s crafts
- Crochet fabrics
Believe it or not, some activities that you consider everyday and unimportant can be your gold mine in the future since there are people out there who don’t know how to do them or don’t have time to do them, and guess who can help them?
3. Update your knowledge
Now that you know your strengths and weaknesses, it’s time to work. Training not only helps you get a better job, but it opens the doors for you to start a business on your own, especially if you want to generate income from home.
To climb, the ideal is for you to learn a new skill. These tips could be of help to you:
Learn a second language.
Knowing a second language can benefit you both personally and professionally. If you can’t afford a course, there are many free resources online, like language learning apps, websites, and conversation groups where you can practice speaking. Learning a new language takes effort, but it’s worth it. It can broaden your horizons and enhance your career prospects.
Learn new technologies
Technology has advanced more in recent years than it has in the last 1000 years, so it is essential to learn what is new. For example, learn how to use digital platforms to work remotely, update your knowledge in Google Drive or Microsoft Office, research different platforms for video calls, etc. Fortunately, you can learn these skills through countless online courses and even YouTube videos.
4. Develop an eye-catching CV.
The first impression is what counts—a very trite but accurate phrase, especially when you aspire to find a better job. The central objective of your CV is for it to be persuasive and different from the rest. Before creating your resume, take the following into account:
Tips for a captivating CV
Recruiting staff sees too many CVs during the recruiting process. You will go unnoticed if you make yours stand out from the rest noticed. To try to prevent it from happening, you can put these tips into practice:
- Use a good photo: one that is clear and shows your face uncovered.
- Link to your blog or social networks, depending on your specialty, but the basics are LinkedIn
- A catchy title defines you as a professional: keywords that indicate what you do.
- Work experience: highlight the most relevant in bold.
- Training: your latest studies and refresher courses.
- Plain language: Flashy words take more work to digest.
- Just one page! And no spelling mistakes, please.
- General information such as email and telephone number. Never add your social security number, age, date of birth, etc.
LinkedIn is an excellent option.
LinkedIn is the professional social network par excellence. Having a CV here is essential to capture employment opportunities worldwide. Many companies advertise their employment opportunities here, and it allows you to connect and interact with professionals from all types of companies, which increases your chances of finding the job of your dreams.
If you’re new to LinkedIn and want to find your dream job, look no further. This article provides valuable tips for maximizing your LinkedIn profile to increase your chances of landing your ideal job. Don’t miss out on these beginner-friendly tips to take your career to new heights.“Maximizing LinkedIn: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Ideal Job”
Customize your CV according to the position.
The advantage of knowing exactly what type of job you want is that you can put more effort into your applications. Some recommendations are:
- It is very important to use the keywords used in the job description on your CV
- Personalize with the name of the company or recruitment manager
- What attracts you to this company and this position?
- Please explain how you can help them based on your experience.
- Take care of your spelling and grammar.
5. Start your search
Now that you have evaluated your skills updated your knowledge, and created an eye-catching CV, it is time to start searching for a new job.
If you don’t know how to start, I share these valuable tips:
Strategies for looking for a new job
Once you are clear about the position or positions for which you are interested in applying, be sure to:
- Define what type of company you want to work for.
- Make a list of the companies that interest you.
- Search the leading job portals.
- Join Facebook groups where they offer jobs, especially those related to the sector in which you are interested.
- Ask a family member or friend if they know of any suitable alternative for your profile.
6. Obstacles you must overcome
As you may have realized, taking that leap requires perseverance and dedication. However, everyone’s situation is different. It may take you a few months to find something better, or tomorrow, they will call you for an interview.
Remember that searching for a job usually takes time, so perseverance will be your best ally at this stage. It is entirely normal if you have sent your CV to different companies and they have yet to respond. We have all been rejected during a job search. The key is to be patient and engrave in your mind that with perseverance, everything will turn out as you planned.
These tips have been helpful to you now that you want to start searching for a new job. Follow them to the letter, and you will see favorable results. Now tell me, what has been your most significant impediment to getting a better job than the one you have now? I read you in the comments.
