Looking for the Next Job 

Hopefully your Dream Job!

In any discussion about Careers, Job Search or Employment, one always hears this term mentioned - "My current job is not my Dream Job".

What is a DREAM JOB? Let us attempt to understand some parameters linked to a Dream Job. Some statements will throw a lot of light on understanding the components that make up a Dream Job.

I love my Job - How many times do you hear this? Maybe a lot, maybe not so often. This is the first parameter or indicator that whatever your role, your company, people you work with, industry you work in - you just love it and hence excel in it.

I am passionate about what I do - There is a cause involved. No matter what it is, how important it is to the world outside of you, it means a lot to you. Obviously you put in a lot of effort and heart and soul into it. Obviously you are very good at it.

I would not trade my job for anything - Whoever said that MONEY is the most important Motivator - Nonsense. It has been proven time and time again that Job Satisfaction and Recognition are way up on the scale as compared to Money.

I have a fantastic BOSS - Have you ever wondered why some people in the same organization are extremely happy whereas others are miserable? Inquire about their relationship with their Bosses/supervisors. Employees that have a positive relationship with their bosses are always motivated to perform better and better. Alternatively, employees that are constantly threatened by their superiors are mostly under producing or are non productive.

I will continue doing what I am doing even if I win a LOTTERY - says a lot about the individual, the job, the company and most certainly the Boss. This is an empowered employee that loves the job and is truly passionate about it. A windfall gain is not going to change anything.

I look forward to a Monday - WOW! Do people actually say this? Maybe they do not have a life? Maybe they have problems at Home? Actually the answer is NO to the last 2 questions. Yes, I say it all the time on a Friday or on the weekend. Believe me, I have an amazing family and am blessed with their love.

So now we have some insights into the makings of a DREAM JOB. Ask yourself these questions and you will know, when you answer YES.

Do I really love my job?

Am I passionate about my job?

Would I leave for more money?

How is my Boss?

Would I continue working even if I won a LOTTERY?

Do I look forward to a MONDAY?

If the answer to the above mentioned questions is NO, then look for your DREAM JOB.

Believe me it is OUT THERE!

Immigrant Coach