
Your current job just isn’t cutting it anymore. That little voice inside is telling you that it’s time for a change, but a change to what? A new company? A new field? It can be incredibly scary to leave your comfortable situation in search of something more fulfilling, but it can be done. With our six steps, you’ll be able to make the right moves to your dream career.
1. Get in touch with your strengths.
Do you know what you’re good at? What do you enjoy doing, both on and off the job? Positive psychology research by Dr. Martin Seligman shows that we perform better—and enjoy ourselves more—when we use our strengths. This means that we’ll be happier and more successful when we work at jobs that match our abilities.
2. What do you really want and what’s most important to you?
Peak experiences and career high points offer valuable information about what we really enjoy. What are some of the best experiences you can remember on the job? Relive these experiences and dive into them like a detective. Search for every clue you can find about yourself, others and the company that made it such a peak moment for you. Gather all the evidence you can find about what really brings you pleasure, satisfaction, fulfillment and enjoyment.