When preparing for a recruitment process, you most often focus on the “right” answers. They matter, but there is one aspect that makes a huge difference: clarity on your professional and personal dream.
Knowing where you want to go, what you can offer in return, and how you will recognize the moment you get there helps you not only in your career, but also in your daily life.
How does clarity on your career dream help you?
When you have a clear image of what you want:
- you speak with more confidence about yourself;
- you make conscious choices, without letting chance decide for you;
- you build concrete steps towards your goals.
This clarity in your career becomes an advantage in any discussion, personal or professional.
How is your dream reflected in a job interview?
Your dream becomes visible in:
- the answers you give about what you want from a new job;
- the way you explain previous career changes;
- the way you justify your professional decisions.
Building your dream: follow it or create it?
A recommended reading that perfectly complements this topic is the book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”. It talks about the fact that it is not enough to just follow your dream, but to build it through deliberate work and by developing skills that support your goals.
Even if you are not preparing for an interview right now, it is worth reflecting on the question:
- What do I want to do, both professionally and personally?