Discovering the Career of Your Dreams

Here’s a sad truth. Most people work simply to earn a paycheck. They need to eat, they need to pay their mortgages, they need to work. End of story.

Or is it? My professional experience over the past 18 years tells me that many people would love to find a more fulfilling, gratifying, and meaningful way to make a living. What's more, some of these folks are willing go out on a limb to find work that brings both financial and personal reward. Yes, it can be risky to switch gears mid-career. For these courageous individuals, it's worth it.

Does this sound like you? Are you looking for a new line of work, or simply wishing you had a more gratifying job? If so, check out Alexandra Levit’s Yahoo! HotJobs article, 6 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job.

I particularly like Alexandra’s suggestion that you take the time to learn about yourself - so that you can ultimately identify the job or career that best suits you. To discover the career of your dreams, you’ll want to find work that speaks to your values, your work style and preferences, your talents, interests, and strengths.

And don’t forget to factor in your passions. Alexandra suggests that you figure out “what you’d be compelled to do even if you never got paid.” This is great advice. Just imagine channeling your passion into work that you love, work that means the world to you. Imagine discovering the career of your dreams.

Until next time…

Liz