How to Find Your Dream Career
If You find the work you love...
When I was a little kid, I had a crazy dream
of traveling to the Moon, because I found this golden glowing orb in the
night sky so alluring. This childish dream materialized in a hard grueling career as an Electrical Engineer.
Fifteen long years later, my changing
circumstances and the instinct for survival turned me into a 'Do-it-all'
office administrator. Another three long and hard years passed before I
knew I could not take it any longer. Another career change was in order...
My secret innermost longings of
becoming a writer beckoned very strongly. And that's what I am today with
another crazy dream of turning out a best seller some day...
Do You even Know What Your Dream Career is?
Here is a 7 Step Exercise to Help You Find Your
True Career Path...
Take a notepad and pen, sit in a quiet
peaceful and inspiring spot and pour out your no-holds-barred answers to
the following questions...
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Can You imagine a day at your Dream career?
Describe it.
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Do You know how much you earn at Your Dream
Job?
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Do You know where your office is located for
Your dream Career? Describe the decor and set up of your work space.
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Do You know how much time you devote to your
dream work? Write about the hours you work, the time you spend and the
commute time, and how do you get to your dream work place?
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Do You know what industry you would like to
work in or service you would love to provide? Who benefits from your
service or product? What do they love about it most?
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Can you see yourself interacting with your
co-workers / family in your dream career? How does your family respond to
it?
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Imagine you have just met your long lost
friend, and you are excitedly telling him/her about your career. What
would you say? Write it down.
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