Snag Your Dream Job With a Little Coaching

Far too often, employees find themselves stuck in an unfulfilling job, yet are reluctant to leave. They settle because of current economic conditions or because they simply lack the confidence or required skills to pursue their dream career.

According to a recent study conducted by The Conference Board, job satisfaction is at an all-time low – only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their current job.

It can seem overwhelming for those yearning to step into a field that better suits their passions. Certified career coach Maggie Mistal specializes in helping individuals explore their purpose and find work they love. She advises individuals to break down the process into three steps:

1. Soul Search

Spend time reflecting on your natural abilities, skills you enjoy and how you would like to utilize them to contribute to an organization.

"I help people see there are many facets to their ideal careers, and while salary is important, it's not alone on the list," says Mistal.

And only after you complete the soul search does Mistal recommend moving forward with the next two steps in her process.

2. Research

Once key interests and skills have been identified, you must commit to researching the new career field you wish to pursue.

An excellent resource is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook.  It can be accessed online, and provides job descriptions, average salary range and even projections for fields expected to grow in the coming years.

While researching the fields you're interested in pursuing, you may find there are gaps between your skills and those required to move forward. In some cases, you may need to go back to school to earn an additional degree.

"While going back to school may seem overwhelming, schools like DeVry University, for example, do a great job offering flexible scheduling options that allow students to take courses onsite or online, or a combination of both," says Mistal. "Having the ability to complete your education while balancing job and family commitments can help ease stress as you change careers."

3. Job Search

Beginning the search for your dream job will be less intimidating if you already have a strong network in place.

"A great place to start building relationships is with your professors," says Mistal. "Students at schools like DeVry University have an advantage because many are taught by industry-leading professionals who work in the same fields they teach."

By implementing these steps, individuals will achieve the confidence to embark on the career of their dreams. As the old saying goes, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

To learn more about in-demand career fields, visit devry.edu, and for advice on finding work you love, visit Maggie Mistal's website .

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The Benefits of Co-Working From a Business Point of View

Co-Working is a global movement of localized mobile/remote worker communities coming together to share their otherwise independent work experiences. It is a growing trend in today's changing workplace.



It seems that more and more, we hear about businesses that start up from group collaboration. If you currently are a remote worker or an independent here are some facts about co-working and why it is beneficial from a business point of view.



Why is Co-working Beneficial?



Sharing resources can be very helpful. Most people dont want to pay for their own office space. The ability to share the costs of typical office amenities is a benefit. You can share the cost of equipment so you are able to afford what you need for your business. And dont forget sharing ideas as a helpful resource. When you have a diverse set of human skills it can open up project ideas and opportunities. , who knows what you could come up with when you come together with other creative, independent, motivated thinkers.



Helps to create a healthy work life balance. There might be more work to do than you are able to fit into a 40 hour work week, and working overtime is not healthy. Maybe you need some help. With a co-working environment you dont have to feel as pressured or stressed out to work around the clock to achieve what you need to get done. Enough sleep and relaxation is really important from a business perspective.



Whats going on in your region? Sometimes you have no idea whats going on in your own backyard unless you cross pollinated and interact with others from the community. Co-working allows for this sort of healthy interaction to happen every day. Theres a lot of benefit to knowing whats going amon in your community. Also, from an economic development standpoint co-working can lead to richer community activity and more visibility to the rest of the world.



Improve your smarts. In a co-working space theres accelerated learning that occurs. Everyone comes for a slightly different purpose but has some goal in common. As the days progress, different topics come up and inevitably theres an off-topic thread. You automatically begin learning new things.



Its important to feel motivated. Theres something really great about working at a co-working space. When you are surrounded by other hard working people, it amps up your productivity and creativity.



Getting out. In a co-working environment, you can get a lot done. Getting out of the house is healthy, and co-working forces you to do just that. Many business centers in major cities offer office facilities to facilitate co-working and not break the budget.



Where Can I Find More Information About Co-Working?



When working independently you may run into many questions or problems, but if you have help from co-workers you will be able to solve most of these. From a business perspective this saves a lot of time and money.

About the Author

Sarah Edison is an office space expert at Elite Business Centres. Elite specializes in providing Vancouver virtual offices and executive offices. You can learn more about their services by visiting their website at http://www.eliteoffices.com