What should I choose for a job or career?

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1. Ask yourself the question: “What would I do if money were no object?” 

What if you won the lottery and could do whatever you chose? 

What would you do to be truly happy (after just relaxing and spending some cash)? 

2. Break your dream job down into its most basic components: 

If you were explaining the job to an 8-year-old, how would you describe it? 

If the child asked you what was fun about it or how it made you feel, what would you say? 

These basic components make up what you should be looking for in a career.

3. Think about what attracts you to this job or career: 

For example, of you want to work in the theatre are you more attracted to the art of acting or to the process of creating?

4. Look into the kinds of jobs which provide similar feelings and experiences. 

For example, if your passion is travelling, think of jobs which would make use of that experience in some way (such as being a tour guide, or teaching overseas.)

5. Consider the downside of that career 
(As over time they could leave you feeling miserable!)

6. Factor in your financial needs. 

If you have obligations that your dream job can’t meet (for example, if your dream career can’t pay off your student loans) you might need to consider other options. However, you should always keep your focus on the kind of job that leaves you feeling happy and fulfilled.

7. Factor in the kinds of things you’re good at. 

Do you have an area where you really excel, something you do better than most other people? That is also something to consider in when you are thinking about a career.

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