The revolution, which nobody tells

When I was in high school, it was clear that everyone after its completion should go to college. All around - parents, teachers, the media - have told us about it, as if it was a requirement. The subtext was this: anyone who does not go to college to be a complete failure in life.

But after college we had to get a stable job. We were told we must be content with what you have. But it was a lousy advice.

Do not get me wrong, these tips provide good people with the best intentions. Nobody is trying to lead you astray. Indeed, 20-30 years ago, the Council worked. It was quite possible to go to school, get good grades, after that get a permanent job. And then every year to go on vacation at sea.

But the old approach is not suitable for the company. Because it attracts too many idlers - employees who work somehow, sit out in the office for nine hours a day and at the end of the month receive a good salary. They are not worth invested in these investments. Therefore, companies have begun to weed out such workers.

I spoke with several managers and asked them directly during the 2008 crisis: "You drove people from work simply because the crisis - a good excuse to get rid of those who are no longer brings Good? ". Usually they nervously laughed and replied: "Yes, I believe that it is right."

Altusher James (James Altucher), «Choose yourself"

You can unpleasantly surprise it is, but, unfortunately, everything is true. And only a very small number of people aware of this situation.

Media wrote that the companies had to resort to massive in 2008 layoffsBecause it ran out of money. Indeed, some companies are experiencing financial difficulties. However, there were those who had enough money. They just decided to pay their employees, who really deserve it. And using the crisis as an excuse to get rid of slackers.

Since then, the company no longer employ staff as before. Criteria changed. Changed employee type that the company needs. Changed market. However, advice on career path remained the same.

There is a huge gap between what we are told to do, and what we really need to do to get what you want.

Many of us do exactly what we were advised. We went to college, university. Maybe even graduate school. We get good grades. And years later, after the release we wonder: Wait, where's success, where the happiness that we were promised? We believe that if you follow all the advice, then we are obliged to provide work that we want.

The truth is very disappointed people who expected to leave the sea every year.

When a company hires you, it's worth it to a lot of money. After all, the employer must pay you salary, Taxes, bonuses, bonus, providing you location, computer, invest in your learning. The problem is that many employees do not bring profit. And today mechanisms for determining their profitability are becoming better and better.

Many of us are beginning to slowly adapt to this new reality. According to Pearson Taylor (Taylor Pearson), the new economy - is more than gipermeritokratiya in which senior positions occupied by the most talented. People are becoming more and more difficult to find your dream job, if they are not able to take the initiative.

At the initiative of people today, more opportunities for self-realization than ever more.

If you can prove that you will make a profit, then your career opportunities are virtually limitless. You can even get the job for which you do not have enough skill. Let's talk about how this is possible.

How to get a dream job in the new economy

1. Prove that you can do the job

The best way to prove that you will benefit - to do the work in advance.

For example, if you are a sales manager, try to sell someone the company's services and tell us about it. Or prepare a presentation of the plan on the dispatch of "cold" emails. Or, if you designer, Consider the example of the usability of the product, send the prospective employer conclusion and recommendations for improvement.

When I wanted to get a designer at Shutterstock, proposed several ideas to improve functionality.

As a result, I have created a position in the department of the company, although not originally planned to hire anyone.

I did the same thing for Quora. Head of the department of product design at the next day sent me an email with an invitation to interview.

Hohen Charlie (Charlie Hoehn) used a similar approach to get your dream job, created specifically for him. So he worked side by side with the authors of best-sellers such as Tim Ferris (Tim Ferriss), as a marketer and a videographer.

Noah Kagan (Noah Kagan) was promoted to Director of Marketing at Mint.com, sending a letter to the Director of the company with a 90-day plan, what will he do if he gets a job.

The idea is to prove their worth to the company. Then the employer will be obvious that by taking you, he risks nothing.

2. Deliver results and only then talk about it

During the election, the school my friends and I used to say something like: "Win only the popular kids, and people who really could do the job well, do not notice." As if by magic, all had to guess the famous person's ability, who never expresses his point of view.

Jay Abraham (Jay Abraham), a legendary copywriter and marketing specialist, said that you have to teach other people to appreciate your work. They will not do it yourself.

Even if we work hard and achieve excellent results, we should not expect the boss magically notice it and express its appreciation. If we do a good job, we should talk about it.

Therefore, we list three simple guidelines, doing that you become almost indispensable employee.

1. Find out which ones are concerned about your boss the most. For example, if you are a designer, you can create beautiful icons or work reorganization process of making a purchase on the site, which will lead to increased revenues. What do you think is more important to your boss?
2. Exceed all possible indicators. Many successful people I know do not usually do more than you need. But if you want to do better today, then this option is not for you. Even if you do not have to do with sales, there is always a way to evaluate your work. Ask your boss what quantitative results it expects, and surpass them in several times.
3. Put in popularity. For example, you can write a short email: «Hello [name of the chief], a couple of months ago we talked about the indicators that I should focus on. Briefly about my progress: I brought the [index] to [exact number]. Just thought you would like to know it. "

The most important step to build an incredible career - to focus on one, but an important indicator, it is rapidly exceeded, and then make sure that everyone knows about it.

3. Focus on their behavior, not on the way of thinking

Over time, we're less inclined to risk. We would prefer to keep doing what we know is good, even if it does not work, instead try something new that may not work. Just because we are afraid to be disappointed again.

To overcome this condition, do not focus on improving self-confidence, and on the results.

If what you are doing is not working, try a different approach. No matter what it nobody will recommend. It does not matter if you think it will not give the desired result. And no matter how you feel.

All the same act.

When the first success, you become more confident. You start to think of yourself as a person who can build a brilliant careerThat meets your needs.

This would entail such a change, which you could not even imagine.