I got an education in paralegal work, but when I graduated I found out that upon looking for work as a newly trained paralegal that I had to have 3-5 years experience, which was impossible. Can't even get a job as a paralegal. When I go on interviews, all they say is "not enough experience." So the training is down the drain. I have worked in offices as a secretary, but now I want to do something that would be interesting and yet pays well too. After looking in the legal field for so long, I would like to get out of the office environment but don't know what to do that pays more than minimum wage.
2006-08-17 14:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by pierson1953 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Reevaluate what you really love to do and take whatever steps are needed to reach that goal. If you love what you do, you will be happy, and you will find a way to make your life better.
2006-08-17 14:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't about chosing your work it is about discerning your true calling or your vocational identity. Most people think we choose our work. People who are deeply satisfied and highly motivated by their work often feel as though the work chose them. They can’t really describe why they are particularly good at what they do or may not be able to put into words the specific reasons why an activity is rewarding to them. But the find themselves somehow attracted to a certain type of work and even energized and empowered by it. How can you find this satisfaction?
Although many individuals struggle for a lifetime to find job satisfaction, the answer is simple. Each of us carried a unique internal job description. In adults, the description is very detailed and complete. Notice that this is a job description and not just one job title. It is a broader and detailed job description. There are many job title which can fit the internal job description, but no one job title will be satisfying over time if it fails to meet the essential elements of the internal job description.
You can start to discover you internal job description by beginning to observe yourself. Start to look for clues that reveal pieces of your own internal job description. Maybe you can work patiently with your hands or can articulate a message in a way that people really understand. Perhaps you have a knack for figuring things out or can visualize the way something should be. These clues become pieces of a larger puzzle that begins to develop through self-awareness and experiences. As you develop an awareness of your internal job description, you will find at its core an important intersection – the precise location where gifts intersect with fascinations.
Gifts are the abilities which we exhibit naturally and easily. Are your gifts physical, mental, emotional, social and/or artistic? What do you choose to do? Is it because it is easy for you and/or come naturally?
Fascinations are topics, subjects, issues, courses and hobbies that attract and hold our interest and attention over time. People who are most happy in their careers are those who use their gifts in the service of a topic that fascinates them. We say they have a fully developed vocational identity.
The word “vocation” or “vocal” means calling and the word “career” means path. You do have a calling and a path designed just for you to follow. This is your vocational identity; part of your unique design. Searching for vocational identity is a normal part developmental process that every person goes through. People often feel confused and lost during this process. By giving yourself the appropriate tools and support you will be able to find your vocational identity and begin to make fulfilling choices about your work and life.
2006-08-17 22:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by imjust_lori 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monster , Yahoo Hotjobs, Careerbuilder are some of the largest job boards, where you can apply for jobs and upload your resume. Since Craigslist, allows free job postings, many smaller companies post their vacancies on this online classifieds website. You can also search for jobs from multiple websites using aggregators like SimplyHired and Indeed. Referrals are also becoming a increasingly popular way to get hired.
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2006-08-17 21:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ranjita 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go back to college and get a degree in landscape design and become a landscape designer. Thats what I am going to college for.
2006-08-17 21:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋