{"id":7544,"date":"2020-11-06T12:28:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T20:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7544"},"modified":"2021-08-31T05:23:09","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T12:23:09","slug":"how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find a Fulfilling Career in 5 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We might wish that finding a fulfilling career would be as simple as a fairy godmother popping out of thin air, waving a wand and <em>bippity boppitty boo, <\/em>you\u2019ve got the perfect job! But in reality, it involves a little more work and some career-oriented soul-searching.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec07bc67253\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec07bc67253\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#1_Know_the_Recipe_for_a_Fullfilling_Career\" title=\"1. Know the Recipe for a Fullfilling Career\">1. Know the Recipe for a Fullfilling Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#2_Use_Career_Match_Resources\" title=\"2. Use Career Match Resources\">2. Use Career Match Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#3_Don%E2%80%99t_Be_Afraid_to_Take_the_Leap\" title=\"3. Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Take the Leap\">3. Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Take the Leap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#4_Caring_for_Others_is_Caring_for_Yourself\" title=\"4. Caring for Others is Caring for Yourself\">4. Caring for Others is Caring for Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#5_Network_Network_Network\" title=\"5. Network, Network, Network\">5. Network, Network, Network<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-find-a-fulfilling-career-in-5-simple-steps\/#About_BC_Jobs\" title=\"About BC Jobs\">About BC Jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Finding jobs in Vancouver or BC can daunt, let alone finding a career that you find meaningful and fulfilling. Lucky for you we\u2019ve put together 5 simple steps for you to find a fulfilling career. We will cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What defines a fulfilling career?<\/li>\n<li>Career assessment<\/li>\n<li>Changing careers<\/li>\n<li>The role of caring for others and art in career fulfilment<\/li>\n<li>Networking for a new position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read on to break down these steps for finding a fulfilling career.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_the_Recipe_for_a_Fullfilling_Career\"><\/span><strong>1. Know the Recipe for a Fullfilling Career<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though you may think a fulfilling career resides in a high salary, a study found that employees want an interesting career more than a well paid one, and have higher job satisfaction with a mentally engaging career.. When searching for a fulfilling career, make sure you find a job that will challenge you and keep you engaged.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Career_Match_Resources\"><\/span><strong>2. Use Career Match Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you need some help brainstorming a career that will engage you, there are some great resources for career matching. The Canadian job bank has career planning assessments that can help get you started matching your skills and interests with a potential career! These aren\u2019t tools that tell you exactly what you should do, they are simply a helpful way to begin looking at what you have to offer the world. BC jobs are ripe for the picking, so use all the resources you can to narrow your fields of interest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Don%E2%80%99t_Be_Afraid_to_Take_the_Leap\"><\/span><strong>3. Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Take the Leap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trying something new can be frightening. But CBC cited a survey by Indeed Canada, showing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/business\/canadian-career-change-1.5370391\">87% of those who made a career change were happier for it<\/a>. If you are hoping for a career that is more fulfilling than your current trajectory, muster up some courage and start taking your happiness seriously.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Caring_for_Others_is_Caring_for_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>4. Caring for Others is Caring for Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The General Social Surveys of America reported that the highest career satisfaction was among careers that involved altruism or the arts. Occupations such as clergy, firefighting, physical therapy, and artists were among the highest to report job satisfaction, with an average of 78% reporting job satisfaction. If you\u2019re looking for fulfillment in your job, consider how your skills relate to helping others or the arts. That may be the career spark you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Network_Network_Network\"><\/span><strong>5. Network, Network, Network<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jumping back into the job market is important when looking for a fulfilling career. We don\u2019t recommend jumping in with no direction. Keeping up networking may feel exhausting, but it is essential to forming long lasting professional relationships, or meeting mentors in your dream career. According to Review 42, 85% of jobs are filled through networking. The end to your job search may just be a handshake away.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for BC jobs, or are searching elsewhere in the world, as you begin your job search we hope these simple steps help you on the way!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recent Posts:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/10-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-choosing-a-career\/\">10 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Career<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/5-benefits-of-hiring-remote-workers\/\">5 Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-stay-focused-on-your-career-goals\/\">How To Stay Focused On Your Career Goals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_BC_Jobs\"><\/span><strong><em>About BC Jobs<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\">BCjobs.ca<\/a> has a weekly <a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/\">podcast<\/a> channel sharing what recruiters are thinking and what companies look for when considering their next hire. Recent episodes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/9-best-buy-canada-become-a-superstar-problem-solver\">Best Buy Canada<\/a> \u2013 Dave Evans, CTO<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/6-paypal-employee-security-innovation-growth-during-covid\">PayPal<\/a> \u2013 Yvonne Wu, Recruitment Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also host free virtual events to support candidates, such as #HireMe2020, a series of live guest speaker events with all-star speakers from the top employers in BC and across Canada. Email community@bcjobs.ca to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We might wish that finding a fulfilling career would be as simple as a fairy godmother popping out of thin air, waving a wand and bippity boppitty boo, you\u2019ve got the perfect job! But in reality, it involves a little more work and some career-oriented soul-searching. 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