Tips for Getting a Better Job

There are hundreds of lists available that help job seekers find that "perfect" job.  Forbes magazine has a list of Unconventional (But Very Effective) Tips.

One that goes against what so many people say and believe is, "Don't always follow your passion."  It seems, according to experts in the field, that often passion develops after a person has worked at something for some time.

For more on these unconventional tips go to: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/02/27/10-unconventional-but-very-effective-tips-for-job-seekers/#52c440d04465

Self-assessment: What is it?

Before beginning a search for a job, career or education, many advisors suggest taking a self-assessment test.  

What is this?

A self-assessment test is a series of questions that help you to see where you passion is; what kind of work you enjoy; and what you see as valuable in your life.  With this knowledge, it is easier to weed through the many jobs, career and educational opportunities available. For example: if your self-assessment describes you as an outgoing person who enjoys challenges, then you would avoid positions where your contact with others would be limited.

Where can you take self-assessment tests?

There a various ways to take these types of tests; however, you shouldn't have to pay for them.  Career One Stop has several you can access online for free.  Go to: http://www.careeronestop.org/explorecareers/assessments/self-assessments.aspx 

One important thing to remember! 

Be honest.  These are for your use.  If you lie to yourself, you will not be able to get the best information from the tests.