how do i find a job that i actually like?
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Take stock of your natural skills and propensities. So for example, if you've always been good at expressing ideas then maybe you should consider jobs where you teach people complex ideas, such as a teacher, a consultant or specialist in a field or topic, or trainer or coach for corporations.\n\nAsk yourself zero-based questions such as:\n1. If you had no past jobs, and no current job, and no training in anything, but you had no limits to what you "could do", what would you do?\n2. If you're doctor told you that you 6 months to live and the only thing that could cure it would be to find your life's purpose, what would it be?\n3. If you absolutely knew you could not fail, what would you do?\n\nOnce you've jotted down some ideas, imagine what your life would be like when you were actually doing the job. Then think backwards and right down what steps you would have needed to take to reach that point from where you are, education, training, finances, support, motivations, mentors.\n\nAnother thing I would highly recommend is to find someone doing successfully what you'd like to do and ask them questions about how they got there. Ask them if you could shadow them for a day, a week, to see what they do and how they do it.  Finding such a mentor will be worth more than anything you can learn in a classroom. \n\nAlso, if the field you choose requires learning consider this little known fact - if you can read one book a month in that field consistently, in 5 years you will be one of the top experts in the field - guaranteed! Seems like a lot, but consider the level of achievement monetarily and psychologically! It's well worth it.\n\nLastly, get started by doing something now. Yes, I mean at this moment! At the least if you could right down your ideas and some simple next steps to take it will solidify your commitment. So do it, don't give up!\n\nGood luck!
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What is a good paying job?  Meaning - do you know what you need to make in order to support yourself?  Identifying this will narrow your choices for what jobs to accept.  What is your experience and career background?  Have you contacted former employers?  Have you done any networking with your support circles ie, family, friends, professional acquaintances?  Networking is the number one way to find a job.  Try your local Department of Labor - Workforce Office.  And look on-line.  There are a lot of job related websites.  And if you have a job skill where you can do contractual work then I would encourage doing that as well as work full time.  The job market is too volatile not to have your hand in something else too.
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Make a list of all the things you like to do. Is there anything on that list you would like to all the time? If so, choose something in that field. If not, find something you what to keep learning about and choose a job that goes with it.
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well i agree with some of the answers - decide what motivates you. i am not talking about what you would like to do but think about what puts a smile on ur face or what would be your  dream job... then draw out a plan how u can go about doing it. \n\ni will give you my example. i struggled through university in a degree i didnt like for a profession that everyone respects but i couldnt give a toss about. so anyhow - i decided what really motivated me was money but a whole lot of corporateness - u know doing deals and stuff. so i looked at what jobs would fit that... and then decided to try the one that i thought was most exciting.\n\nu know what would 'motivate' you. go out there and find the job/career/industry that would give you those things.
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Flip Burgers. \n\nNo, actually the best thing to keep in mind when you conducting a job search is what you WANT to do.  The answer to that question will inevitably have more to do with your happiness and success than what you are QUALIFIED to do.  Most employers are more interested in what you've DONE and what you WANT TO DO than WHAT YOU'VE STUDIED anyway.  \n\nThink about what you like doing, where you'd like to be five/ten years from now, and what choices you'd like to have.  Don't let your degre determine what you can do.  People change jobs every 3-5 years and careers every 7-10, on average.  That you have a degree is much more important than what it's in specifically.  \n\nThe best advice I can give you is that whatever you choose, do something that will give you more options in the future (as opposed to fewer).  You never know how the circumstances in your life will affect your interests down the road.
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Maybe you need to evaluate where you are in your life.  Its easy to know what you don't like about life.  Its a challenge to make a plan to change what you don't like and stick with it.  Do you like your job?  If no, why? If there was one job you could do and be satisfied in it, what would it be?  Are you in a relationship? If yes, where are you at in it?  Do you want out, are you happy, or are you just stagnant in the relationship?  If no, why?  Do you have any interests?  How is your health?  Are you overweight?  Do you exercise?  If no, why?  Answer these questions and you might see you have limiting beliefs.  Stuff we all tell ourselves like I don't exercise because its to hard.  If you tell yourself this daily(advertise to yourself), that is what you will believe.  If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
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The Internet is a wonderful tool for finding a job. I found my current job by looking online. I even applied for it online!  Sites like craigslist, careerbuilder, and monster are all great resources for finding a job. With monster, you can even post your resume and someone may call you.\n\nThe newspaper is good too though. It is sometimes a lot more current than what is posted online. \n\nAnother thing you may want to do is go to the websites of some companies that you may be interested in working for. A lot of times they will have job oppourtunites posted, and often you can send your resume or apply on their site.
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Try to just sit back and decide what you enjoy doing.  Do you have hobbies, or something that is important to you?  Think about how you can incorporate your passions into some kind of job that won't leave you waiting for the end of your shift.\n\nAfter you have an idea about what kind of job you want, determine what kind of education/training you would need to get the job.\n\nThen you will know if you need to go to college.
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I think I can help you with part of your question, but you really have to dig down and answer this one for yourself. To find a fulfilling job you have to decide what makes you happy. I notice that you say you want to be outdoors. What else do you like that will make your job tailored to you? Do you like working with people, working alone, being creative, being given specific instructions, doing repetitive work, or something that changes from day to day? After you answer those things, then think about the types of jobs that would incorporate those qualities. For example, if you like outdoors, working with specific instructions and doing repetitive work you might want to look into construction, landscaping, working in a theme park, or something like that. The outdoor stuff is not really my area so I am sure you can come up with more creative suggestions. I hope this helps you get started.
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Then, try to find a job that makes you happier.\nAnd keep thinking you´ll do better in the future while you´re trying to find a new, better one.
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Rather than going for what your good at, consider going for something that will provide a living for you that you could enjoy.\n\nIt has been said, “If you find a job you love to do, you will not have to work another day in your life.”  Get a book like “What Color is Your Parachute” and do the formula in the back to see what might be a good fit.\n\nThen find out what need there is in the market place for the skills and definition of a job you could love.\n\nThen find a institution that can best get you trained for the market place. Remember, you will be changing careers in your life time. What will enable you to continue to grow as a person. You may want or need to transfer credits for an advance degree in the future. \n\nDon't limit your self now.\n\nWho knows, some classes if your very knowledgeable in them, you may be able to challenge them, saving money, time, and get into the market sooner.
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The sooner you start looking, the better.  I'd keep my eyes open and check some things out, but at least around January is definitely the time to get serious and start getting more active in a job search.  Check out any university job fairs or career days, check your local paper, search the internet (Monster and the like), talk to people you know/network, etc.  Try to get an idea of what's out there and what you're looking for and get your resume out there.  Start applying and getting interviews early, because even if you don't get the job, you get the experience that comes with each time you are interviewed, and can become more confident with each time you go for an interview.  And remember, you don't have to take a position immediately just because it's offered to you.  There are always options, and give yourself a little time to think before making any big decisions.  Above all else, remember that you're still young and have a whole life ahead of you, and your chosen career path of right now may not be the same 20, 10, or even 5 years from now.  Sometimes the only way to learn is to do, and sometimes you'll find that you can change your mind about what you want to do.  Finding yourself, and your niche, can take a long time.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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The best one is the one that finds you a job you love. Meanwhile, check out\nhttp://squidoo.com/JobSearchEngines\nhttp://www.monster.com\nhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com\nhttp://www.jobcentral.com\nhttp://simplyhired.com\nhttp://jobster.com\nhttp://interviewat.com\nhttp://indeed.com
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Get another job that you think you may like and stop doing the one you don't like. If the same happens do the same again.Think positive. You only get one go in life so don't waste it doing something that makes you unhappy.\nBest foot forward!
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Think about what you really want to do and have your resume at the top indicate what you want to do. Don't submit a resume that says you want an interesting job and leave it to the employer to decide where to put you. He or she will drop your resume in the garbage. You need a sentence like you want to find a sales job where you can use your strong interpersonal skills for example. Most people get their jobs from people they know so talk to people you know and let them know you are looking for work. You can also get the telephone book and call places you would like to work. For example, if you want to do mortgages, go to the yellow pages and call mortgage companies and get the name of the person to fax or mail your resume to.
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Go to the yellow pages and find companies in your field. Call up and ask if you can fax over your resume and find out to who's attention. Make sure the objective in your resume lists a specific job you are looking for. Generalized resumes get thrown out. Don't put you are looking for a challenging job that offers personal growth. Do put down you are looking for a sales job in which you can use your strong interpersonal skills.
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Write a killer resume. Send it directly to companies you want to work for. Don't wait for a want ad. Ask everyone you know, Call your former employer - see what references you get.\n\nJump IN! Don't wait for the tide - swim!