Has your job satisfaction disappeared and do you want to change something in your work but you don't know how to start? Then you are not alone. The job market has changed enormously in recent years. While you may have long been ready for the next step, this change may be holding you back from taking action. Because how exciting is it to tackle, change or raise things?
But what can you do to regain control of your career and to enjoy working more or to find new work? We will tell you the way to more job satisfaction in 5 steps.
1. Do what you are good at!
The basis of your job satisfaction is working with your talent. Unfortunately, many people mistakenly think that talent has to be something very special. In reality, your talents are the things you're just really good at, better than many other people. In addition, it concerns activities that you are passionate about. A talent does not have to be unique. It's about looking at the things that you are good at and enjoy. From that you pick what, the talent, in which you excel compared to the other things that you are also good at. What are your talents? And how can you use it more in your work?
2. Take control.
Many people have moved from one job to another after their studies. They have built up a nice career with that. Yet the feeling gnaws that they have made few conscious choices themselves. Recognizable? It's not too late to make your own choices from today! Moreover, organizations increasingly demand that you manage your career yourself. So:grab that rudder! Where do you want to go? Make sure you don't become a plaything for the changes in your organization. Make your own plan and look for opportunities. This prevents you from getting the feeling that the steps in your career have happened to you again.
3. Make your value visible .
If you don't show what you have to offer, how are others supposed to help you do the work that makes you happy? Take advantage of the benefits that LinkedIn or other social media offer you to steer your career. Even if you are not currently looking for a new job outside the door. Create an optimal profile that makes the value you have to offer visible. Put your talents and the tasks you enjoy most prominently in your profile. Join groups and actively participate in discussions to show your craftsmanship, vision of your profession and personality. There are countless ways to convey your value. Don't miss out on those opportunities.
Besides the fact that you make visible to others what value you have to offer, you should of course not forget to show your current boss what you are worth. It is not a bad thing to request a meeting to indicate which good things you have started or completed for his company! If your value becomes visible, you will also be valued more and that will most likely lead to more job satisfaction immediately.
4. Show yourself .
To steer your career you must be visible and findable. Again, this is also of value if you are not looking for a new job right now. The job market has changed enormously. As a result, we will all change jobs more often and faster. Via Social Media you can start building, expanding and maintaining your network today. Twitter offers low-threshold options for this. Make sure the relevant people can find you, in the places that are relevant to you. And that the image that arises of you from your social media behavior matches your expertise and what you want to achieve. Follow peers, organizations that appeal to you and important sources of information in your field. This way you stay informed of the latest developments and you can respond to them. Share relevant articles from your field so that you clearly show “what you are from”.
5. Get what you deserve!
This is a tricky point in times of crisis and yet:make sure you are valued financially for what you contribute. Negotiate for the salary you actually deserve. By the way, did you know that men are generally a lot better at this than women? 'We' (and I don't include myself in that in this case, so actually it's 'You') are not assertive enough. We are not used to it and especially find it very difficult. But anyone who is of value to an organization can safely get the right financial appreciation for it. Those who feel valued for their contribution are more satisfied with their work.
