"Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future."

LOOKING FOR THE NEXT JOB - HOPEFULLY YOUR DREAM JOB!

In any discussion about Careers, Job Search or Employment, one always hears this term mentioned - "My current job is not my Dream Job".

What is a DREAM JOB? Let us attempt to understand some parameters linked to a Dream Job. Some statements will throw a lot of light on understanding the components that make up a Dream Job.

I love my Job - How many times do you hear this? Maybe a lot, maybe not. This is the first parameter or indicator that whatever your role, your company, people you work with, industry you work in - you just love it and hence excel in it.

I am passionate about what I do - There is a cause involved. No matter what it is, how important it is to the world outside of you, it means a lot to you. Obviously you put in a lot of effort and heart and soul into it and are very good at it.

I would not trade my job for anything - Whoever said that MONEY is the most important Motivator - Nonsense. It has been proven time and time again that Job Satisfaction and Recognition are way up on the scale as compared to Money.

I have a fantastic BOSS - Have you ever wondered, why some people in the same organization are extremely happy whereas others are miserable? Inquire about their relationship with their Bosses/supervisors. Employees that have a positive relationship with their bosses are always motivated to perform better and better. Alternatively, employees that are constantly threatened by their superiors are mostly under producing or are non productive.

I will continue doing what I am doing even if I win a LOTTERY - says a lot about the individual, the job, the company and most certainly the Boss. This is an empowered employee that loves the job and is truly passionate about it. A windfall gain is not going to change anything.

I look forward to a Monday - WOW! Do people actually say this? Maybe they do not have a life? Maybe they have problems at Home? Actually the answer is NO to the last 2 questions. Yes, I say it all the time on a Friday or on the weekend. Believe me, I have an amazing family and am blessed with their love.

So now we have some insights into the makings of a DREAM JOB. Ask yourself these questions and you will know, when you answer YES.

• Do I really love my job?
• Am I passionate about my job?
• Would I leave for more money?
• How is my Boss?
• Would I continue working after I won a LOTTERY?
• Do I look forward to a MONDAY?

In case the answer to the above mentioned questions is NO, then look for your DREAM JOB. Believe me it is OUT THERE!

Vikki Mungre

Immigrant Coach