Job Search: Finding Career Passion
Is your job really fun? What does it take to have career passion? Although there are many ways of finding it, there are some common paths that people follow to find career passion and excitement that makes their work fun.
There are 3 basic parts that make up the ideal career for a person.
- Interests, hobbies and abilities are aligned with your work.
- Your work is strongly connected to your personal values.
- A long-term plan is in place for your career.
How do you find a career that fits you? It is by searching and understanding what it is that is truly important to you.
- Formative years. When you were young what were your career dreams, your hobbies and your interests. This was a time before being practical meant giving up your dreams. Do these still fascinate you?
- What really matters? These are your values such as creativity, being independent, interacting with others, helping people, personal freedom or traveling the world.
- Understand yourself. There are all sorts of personality and interest surveys and tests, some free, some paid. Use these to understand what it is that interests and captivates you.
- Explore. Research and understand the possibilities. Explore websites, blogs, magazines and books to understand the possible jobs.
- Try them. Look at internships, volunteering and part time jobs. If you aspire a professional position, become an assistant to someone to learn the trade.
- Create a plan. Once you decide what you want, create a plan to get there. Do you need education, experience, licenses? Decide what steps you need to follow and start down the path.
Jobs can be learned but passion is part of our nature. Uncovering what those things are that you are passionate about can unlock a rewarding career future. Remember: “Do what you love, the money will follow.”