How To Find a Meaningful Job That You LovE

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How To Find a Meaningful Job That You LovE
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• Not everyone is fortunate enough to find a job
  that is both meaningful, and enjoyable, but with
  a little forethought, effort and patience,
  theres no reason why your next job, cant be
  exactly that. Or better still, be a job that you
  dont just enjoy, but love.
• Read on for tips to find a meaningful job that
  will give you back as much as you put in

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• Tip one
• Match your interests with an occupation
• Begin by researching careers that match your
  interests, and once youve narrowed down your
  options, conduct some further research to find
  out what positions might be available in that
  field, along with the salary you can earn and
  whether there might be opportunities to advance
  your career.
• Then, try talking to someone who works in your
  field of interest, who will be able to give you
  more information about the roles available, such
  as what work you would be expected to do, and
  what your responsibilities might be.

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• Tip two
• Evaluate your strengths and skills
• When youve got a basic idea of what career path
  you would like to pursue, take some time to think
  carefully about the skills you already possess,
  as well as those you might need to gain in order
  to fulfil the role. The skills that you already
  possess are known as transferable skills, and can
  usually be applied to almost any field of work.
  To find out what transferable careers skills you
  have, think about the following

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• Include other experiences, not just those related
  to work
• If you volunteer, have hobbies or life
  experiences, these can all be useful when looking
  for a fulfilling job.
• List skills that might fit
• Just make a basic list of your skills, nothing
  fancy. Simply list the skills you currently
  possess that could be applied to your desired
  job.
• Have a brainstorming session with others
• Whether its friends, colleagues or mentors,
  talking to others about your skillset can help
  you get a better idea of your existing skills,
  and those you may have overlooked.

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• Tip three
• Develop your skills and experience
• If there are some skills required by your chosen
  new career that you dont already have, there
  will probably be several ways to gain them
  through learning. You can look for on-the-job
  training, or opportunities to work on projects
  that will help you develop the necessary skills.
  There may even be some opportunities within your
  community to strengthen and expand upon your
  existing skillsets, such as computers or business
  development.

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• Additionally, find out if you might need to take
  additional classes to further your education or
  skills in order to qualify for a role in your
  chosen new career path. Some fields have
  accelerated programs or night classes to help
  individuals further their educational
  qualifications or gain extra skills, while
  theyre still working.
• Finally, volunteering or working as an intern are
  both great ways to gain extra skills and
  experience.

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• Tip four
• Manage your career transition
• Remember that changing career paths isnt
  something thats going to happen overnight, and
  by taking it steady, you can avoid becoming too
  overwhelmed. Take the time to get it right, and
  dont forget to look after yourself during the
  transition, as any big changes in life can be
  stressful if not managed appropriately.

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• You might think that finding a job that both pays
  the bills and gives you a sense of satisfaction,
  is well beyond your reach, but with the right
  attitude and a willingness to pursue your goals,
  everything is within your reach.
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