Become a Dream Job Detective

(Excerpt from the MES Foundation)

There are a world of opportunities available to you, but knowing how to tap into the perfect job or create a career niche for yourself will require effort and initiative on your part. The first step is figuring out where to begin searching

Your dream job may not itself to you so you need to learn how to become your own dream job detective. See if you can unearth clues using the following resources: 

• Discover which jobs in Maine have the most potential for growth and opportunity to find out if your skills and interests are a good match with these trends. http://www.mesfoundation.com/careers/job_search/jobs_in_maine.htm
• Learn how to tap into hidden job markets and develop ways to find out more about an industry or particular company through research, http://www.mesfoundation.com/careers/job_search/research.htmand informational interviews, http://www.mesfoundation.com/careers/job_search/info_interviews.htm
• Visit http://www.promisingfutures.com/allaccess/career_planning/career_planning_frameset.htm and
• Explore by learning about different jobs
• Take an assessment to learn about yourself
• Developing the strategies to use that information in making a career choice or change.

The most important lesson in the job search process is to not limit yourself or the avenues you explore and to not be a passive participant in the process. The more ways you attempt to gain information, the more people you talk to, and the more risks you venture to take, the more likely you will be at discovering the career path that is meant for you.