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The answer to that question is simple — at least from my point of view.  Landing a DREAM job always depends on:  you, the labor market and what actions you are willing to take.

I suggest you first define what a dream job is for you.  Here is my view of what a dream job is:

• Delivers satisfaction, supports your goals, and its sense of purpose provides
• Realistic growth and challenge, helps you grow as a human being,
• Energizes you more than not, offers
• Alignment with your values, vision, mission, and unique value,
• Moves you to offer the world your best. (TM)

If your definition is similar, I can help you.  Here is a simple 5-step formula to help you land your DREAM job:

1. Determine quickly the direction you will go.
2. Realistically look at your budget, needs, and wants for the long-term and short-term and set a timeline to achieve your DREAM
3. Evaluate your career, who you are, what you offer and the marketplace.
4. Ask for what you want, be willing to accept ‘”No” for an answer, and keep asking.
5. Move forward with intention every day.  Daily focused action is required to achieve your DREAM job and hear, “You’re hired!”

Does it sound too simple?   It is simple, yet it requires real work.

Landing your DREAM job is not hard.  What’s hard is making the commitment to execute each step in the formula and to take needed action daily.

Those who make a decision and take action do land a dream job.  They land what they want — quickly and with less stress.  What are you waiting for?

For decades I have been working with people, in one aspect or another, helping them shape and build sustainable careers.  As an employee, manager, leader, trainer, human resource professional, and executive coach I have seen and helped guide thousands of people toward their dream job or dream career.

Many in the career-coaching world, including me, talk about and encourage others (especially those who find themselves unemployed) to seek a dream job.

Whether you are seeking a new job because you are unemployed or if you are looking to move on from your current position, I find it valuable to define “dream job” so as to create a common understanding.

What is a DREAM job?

A dream job:

Delivers satisfaction, supports your goals, and its sense of purpose provides

Realistic growth and challenge, helps you grow as a human being,

Energizes you more than not, offers

Alignment with your values, vision, mission, and unique value,

Moves you to offer the world your best. (TM)

That is how I define a “dream job.”   What’s your idea of a dream job?

I’d love to know.  Hope you will share your thoughts in the comments below.