12 Define Your Dream Job: Triangles and Yearning Octopus for Your Pitch | Job Searching with Purpose

In this lesson, we explore how to clarify and personalize your job hunt using the "two triangles" framework. This powerful method helps you articulate both what you truly desire from a new role and the unique skills and experiences you're excited to contribute. We'll also dive into the "yearning octopus" exercise, a valuable tool for uncovering your deepest motivations and ensuring your job search aligns with your authentic self. This structured approach helps you develop a compelling personal pitch for networking and interviews.🎯 Learning Objectives• Understand the "two triangles" framework for structuring your job search priorities.• Clearly articulate what you want from your next role and what unique value you bring.• Develop a hierarchy of personal stories to support your key job search elements and contributions.• Utilize the "yearning octopus" exercise to uncover your core yearnings and authentic motivations.• Refine your job search priorities by identifying and challenging external expectations.📚 About the Course: Navigating a career move can feel overwhelming in today’s dynamic job market. The Hunt offers a practical, structured framework to help you make your next job search intentional, effective, and purpose-driven. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a new direction, or looking to advance, this course equips you with the tools to clarify your goals, sharpen your pitch, and connect authentically with others. Drawing on strategies tested with hundreds of students and professionals, the course emphasizes how to combine self-reflection, networking tactics, and storytelling to land opportunities that align with your values and strengths. By the end, you’ll walk away with a personalized one-page Hunt Dashboard to guide your ongoing career journey. 🎓 Enroll on Coursera for assessments and a certificate: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-job-hunt 🌐 Explore more learning opportunities on Yale Online: https://online.yale.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices