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Lesson 8: Now, how do you keep it? Do you still want it?

Do you still want that dream job?

People change, business trends change, company policies and structures change. What started as a dream job has become a nightmare, and you don’t know why.

Is it you, is it the people around you? Different management, different ideals, different lifestyle?

It’s a given in today’s environment or business economy that you will have at least a minimum of three to four different careers in your lifetime. Enjoy them, and know when it is time to find another.

Self assessment is an ongoing process, and a true professional will constantly do the updating. Just as a retail store needs to take inventory, you need to take stock of what you’re made of, your current goals (both business and personal), your level of satisfaction, etc.

Take time on a regular basis to take inventory of yourself. Many online references can help:

http://assessment.monster.ca/

As usual, Monster leads the way with this virtual self assessment - there are many "tests" to choose from - try them all.

http://career.missouri.edu/holland/

A truly fun game of assessment, and you'll be surprised at how accurate. Great for the first time tryer.

But a simple paper and pen will work just as well. What do you like about your work, and yourself. What would you change, what would you keep. How can you change it. As we grow, our needs change, and we need to be aware of those changes.

You may come to the conclusion that your dream job is not what you are in at the moment.

No problem – just start at the beginning of this course, and complete the cycle! You WILL get another dream job!

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