Employment Spot

What Job is Right for Me and How do I Find It?

People are constantly searching for new jobs, switching departments within their company and even entering brand new territory in a different industry.  They are looking for what we all want — the perfect job.

In figuring out what kind of job is right for you, it is necessary to think outside of the box.  We tend to place a lot of emphasis on things like salary, location and opportunities for advancement — all important perks that come along with the job.  But what about the job itself?  How can you consider any of these issues in your job search if you still haven’t discovered your true calling?  Finding the right job starts with knowing yourself.  Here are some things you can do to find the answer to the age-old question, “What is the right job for me?”

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Rather than throwing yourself into the job market without any idea of where you are heading, planning your career will help ensure that you have the right tools to get the perfect job for you.  It is important to keep in mind that career planning isn’t about getting a job as soon as possible.  In fact, once you have a job you enjoy, you will still be in the planning process.  Career planning means setting career goals for the future and taking the steps to ultimately reach your desired career.  Here are some career planning steps:

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Are you stuck in a rut at your current job?  Are you searching for a new career but don’t know where  to look?  Maybe career coaching is the answer.  Whether you look into hiring a career coach to help you reach your career goals, or you investigate how to start your own career as a life coach, career coaching is a growing phenomenon that may offer great prospects for your future.

Career coaching is similar to life coaching, which involves coaches helping clients determine and achieve personal goals.  Life coaches help their clients focus on the future rather than dwell on problems of the past.  CNN’s “Getting ‘unstuck’: Does your life need a coach?” is a great article that explains life coaching in more detail.  Read the rest of this entry »

When you scan the want ads looking for a new job, you see all sorts of requirements – a bachelor’s degree, at least two years experience in the field, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. But what about the intangibles? What are employers looking for that they won’t see on your resume? Read the rest of this entry »