Well, let me tell you how I helped a Pisces friend achieve career goals in 2024. First off, I sat down with him and we talked about what he really wanted in his career. He said he wanted to work in a creative field and get more recognition for his work.
Step 1: Self – assessment
I told him to take a good look at himself. He started listing his skills, like he was good at drawing and had a vivid imagination. He also realized he was a bit shy in networking, which could be a problem. So, he made a list of his strengths and weaknesses. This was like taking stock of his career toolbox.
Step 2: Goal setting
Based on his self – assessment, we set some goals. He wanted to land a job in a design studio by the end of the year. We broke this big goal into smaller ones. He aimed to finish a portfolio of his best works in the first three months. Then, he planned to start reaching out to people in the industry every week.
Step 3: Building the portfolio
He got to work on his portfolio right away. He spent hours drawing new stuff and picking the best pieces from his old works. He even asked me to give him some feedback. I told him some of the drawings could use more color, and he went back and fixed them. It was like he was building a little showcase of his talent.
Step 4: Networking
Networking was tough for him at first. He was nervous about reaching out to strangers. But he started small, just sending simple messages on social media. He asked if he could pick their brains about the industry. Some people ignored him, but a few were really nice and gave him some good tips. He also went to a couple of industry events. At first, he just stood in the corner, but then he forced himself to talk to a few people. He even exchanged business cards with some designers!
Step 5: Job hunting
After his portfolio was done and he had a few contacts, he started looking for jobs. He applied to a bunch of design studios. Some rejected him, but he didn’t give up. He kept tweaking his resume and cover letter based on the job requirements. Then, he got a call for an interview. He was so nervous, but he prepared by practicing common interview questions with me.
Step 6: The big win
Finally, after all the hard work, he got the job offer from a cool design studio. He was over the moon! All that self – assessment, goal – setting, portfolio – building, networking, and job – hunting paid off. It wasn’t easy, but he stuck to the plan and achieved his career goal in 2024.
So, that’s my story of helping a Pisces friend reach his career goals. It just goes to show that with a plan and some hard work, you can make it happen!
