Seoung Hee Yoo, Why you are not qualified for your dream job final, Tues56

Dream jobs are important as it motivates people to self-develop, reach their potential and pursue higher goals. It is named the way it is because it allows people to surpass their limitations and fantasize about what they may be doing in the future. Although some are successful at getting their dream jobs, most people wind up to continue dreaming without positive results. The reason is, most people are not qualified for their dream jobs. My dream job is to become a marketing manager for Google. For a split second, it seems almost possible but after a close self-evaluation, I do not reach the requirements for my dream job.

The biggest limitation I have is my degree at university. I neither have a degree in marketing or a degree in any close relation to marketing. The minimum education for many companies is a four-year degree. Despite the fact that I fulfilled this requirement, the sad truth is that companies will prefer someone who has studied marketing. This is a dilemma for students, especially in Korea, who endeavor to attend the best university regardless of their major. They realize that it is difficult to get a job in the field they have a passion for and eventually, are forced to take another path. Of course, employees get trained and educated for the job they are hired for, which means it is possible for anyone without a four-year degree in marketing to work in the marketing department. However, the major of one's degree play an important role when they are being hired which is why I am not qualified for my dream job.

Another reason why I am not qualified to become a marketing manager is I lack leadership skills. During my university years, I wasn't given the chance to do a lot of team projects or teamwork activities to help build teamwork or leadership skills which are essential for a marketing manager. I am used to working independently, writing reports or essays and doing research which are also important abilities, but do not meet the full criteria to become a marketing manager. Furthermore, the question as to whether leadership skills can be taught or learned is debatable. Tips or advice on how to be an effective leader can be helpful, but I believe these skills are initially built from experience. Therefore, it would take more effort and time for me to learned the skills necessary to be a manager.

There are many areas that I am incompetent in, however, this does not mean that my dream job is unrealistic or unachievable. Although I do not have a degree in marketing, I can try to get certificates in marketing, or hope to get a job in marketing in a small startup company where there is less competition. Furthermore, leadership skills can be built over time through years of experience or by participating in volunteer projects. Without a doubt, it will take more time and effort in comparison to marketing students. But winning your dream job will never be easy as it takes endless effort and countless failures in the process in order for you to succeed.

In conclusion, there are many reasons why I am not qualified for my dream job. Just like anyone else, I do not fit the perfect profile to be a marketing manager because nobody is perfect. Everyone lack certain skills, but are advanced in others. No one is the star player from the beginning and perfection comes from practice. People can overcome the hurdles they have as long as they have determination and patience.