Jobcrafting Guide

I suggest taking a look at the purpose of the guide, the table of contents, and its story. This way, you'll easily see value of it.

But if you're eager to dive right in, you can get this 42,000+ word guide below.

The Purpose of This Guide

Imagine a future where your career is not just a job, but a fulfilling journey towards success and happiness. Which you can find;

• Better jobs,
• Job satisfaction,
• Improved income,
• Chance to work with inspiring people.

My purpose is to help you get them. I want to be your guide on your journey.

I've been in the business world for 13+ years now. I've had some stressful jobs, as well as some pretty chill and boring ones. I've even experienced burnout and took a whole year off from work. And I've recently landed a job in a different country. Currently, I’m immersing myself in a whole new culture.

Meanwhile, I'm working on becoming a creator. I have been writing since university. I've tried several blogs, one YouTube channel, and many social media accounts. Now, I'm here with more robust, concrete, and valuable content to support your journey.

In short, I can say I've been through a lot in a short span of time.

Throughout my journey, I've always kept in mind;

• What I truly want,
• Where I can go,
• What brings me joy,
• How I can make more money without sacrificing satisfaction and having a good time.

That's why I've tried many things, gone through different challenges. And I've finally found what I've been searching for.

In this guide, I want to share everything I learned about finding what you want, and practical ways to get it.

Who is This Guide For?

This guide for you if you’re:

• Tired of doing work that is not suitable for you and want to switch to a completely different path,
• Considering changing your role or your company to improve your salary or position,
• A newly graduate seeking employment or needing a path to pursue,
• Looking for a job that aligns with your personality and life goals,
• Approaching or have already experienced burnout.

What Will You Get?

At the end of this guide, you will have the following:

• A concrete method for finding what you want,
• Detailed and actionable plan to get what you want,
• The ability to create a powerful online presence,
• Practical tips for the entire job process (Searching, applying, interviewing, negotiating, and onboarding),
• Practical tips on becoming a creator (Blogging, social media channels),
• Links to different Notion Hubs; Discovery Hub (For Everybody), Career Hub (Traditional Career), Creator Hub (Creator Career)

You can also check content of this guide in detail below;

How to Use This Guide?

This is a very detailed guide that includes both the traditional path and the creator path. I recommend you use this guide as follows:

Focus on the "Finding What You Want" section:

• If you want change but don't know which route to take,
• If you have no idea about what your options are.

Focus on "Traditional Career" section:

• If you like the corporate world and want to progress your career,
• If you want to enter the corporate world.

Focus on "Creator Career" section:

• If you want to become a creator,
• If you want to start your side hustle as a creator.

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How to Apply This Guide?

You can apply everything in this guide and much more via following hubs. If you want detailed information, click on them.

Career Hub

Building and Shaping Your Career on Traditional Path

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Discovery Hub

Finding What You Want as a Job

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Creator Hub

Building and Shaping Your Career as a Creator

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Story of This Guide and Me

I believe that a person's career story begins to form early on, during their school years. This was also true for me.

I grew up in a small town with limited schools to choose from. Fortunately, my family made sure I attended a high-quality school with excellent teachers.

Classes were enjoyable and not too challenging. I was also naturally skilled in analytical subjects. These two factors helped me to get good grades.

Naturally, I ended up in a science high school.

But back then, I really wanted to go to art school. Sadly, I didn't have the courage to go for it. Community mostly told us not to take any risks.

So, I chose the path that I was good at but also safe.

At that time, there was an issue with science schools. After graduation, students were limited to choosing university programs related to science and mathematics.

Unfortunately, in high school, I became more interested in literature instead of science and mathematics.

I finished school and did well on my entrance exams. Then, I went to Istanbul Technical University, a famous technical school in Turkey, to study engineering.

The courses didn't interest me because they seemed too theoretical. So, I started reading books even more.

My first experiences with writing also happened during those years.

I had a hard time finishing school and ended up taking an extra year to complete my studies.

After university, I did the same mistake again. I selected the safe path.

I did some research on jobs. I found jobs that offer the greatest career opportunities and have the potential to be valuable in the future. I didn’t think about what I want or who I am.

Next, I started working at a business consulting company. Although this job really helped me improve my social skills, I didn't like the work itself and how it was done.

I couldn't internalize it. My motivation was very low at that time.

By the end of the first year, I was on the verge of being fired.

Many people left the company during that time. The company had to focus on the remaining staff.

They had to assign me to a difficult project. It somehow motivated me and made me start working like crazy. I ignored my inner voice again.

Whether I liked the job or not, I just wanted to be successful and prove myself.

During the following five years between the ages of twenty-five and thirty, my life consisted solely of work.

I went from the point of being fired to receiving early promotions. I became a man who worked day and night, leading a team of about ten people.

I did all of this in a job that I fundamentally didn't like.

The result was painful in the long term.

One day, all my energy was depleted. I experienced a serious burnout.

I decided to quit that firm to search for a better work-life balance. I found a company like that and started working there.

After working there for about a year, I realized that this was not the solution. I was still feeling bad.

I needed genuine rest, self-understanding, and direction.

I checked my savings at the bank and realized that it would be enough to last me for a year.

I quit. At that moment, I had no plan and no clear direction for what would come next.

During the break, I rested and went for walks frequently. I took the time to reflect and question where I went wrong and how I ended up in this situation.

I have also thought about what I can do in the future. What do I want from life? How can I find it?

After going through a lot of challenging thoughts, when my funds were running low, I managed to find a way forward for myself.

I have found what I wanted and how to achieve it. The "Finding What You Want" section emerged from the techniques and thought processes I applied to myself during this period.

Then, I returned to the business world. This time, everything was clearer in my mind; why I was doing my current job, how long I would do it, what I would pursue, etc.

That's why I felt more at peace.

I began following the path I had outlined for myself, taking each step one by one.

My initial goals was to address my shortcomings, find employment abroad, and relocate to a different country.

At the time, my English proficiency was quite limited. I had been out of the workforce for some time.

However, I was still able to accomplish this in about a year. I found a job abroad.

The second important point was to start my own business from scratch while keeping my current job.

A job that I love, that I can make money from, that makes a contribution to the world, and that I am good at.

This guide is actually a part of this big project.

I have also taken important steps in this regard. I have prepared my business plan and completed many stages. All of these blogs, guides, books, courses, and social media channels are part of this project.

I am also continuing to make progress.

After all those experiences, I've learned that life is better when you have a job that matches who you are and what you believe in.

But, unfortunately, the current world order doesn't quite allow us to fully understand ourselves or achieve what we desire.

My goal is to help you understand yourselves better, so you can create a personalized path for yourself, like I did for myself.

Not only to assist you in determining that path, but also to support you with knowledge, research, and experience as you move forward on that path.

So basically, I want to make things easier for you with this guide and supporting template.

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