Here are five steps you can take toward discovering the career that will truly satisfy you.

1. Take career assessments. Remember in high school, being given career personality tests that would tell you what you should be when you grow up?
2. Make a list of your options.
3. Look for overlap.
4. Network.
5. Ask a mentor.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information, for 324 occupational profiles, covering about 4 out …

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , Disclaimer, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/about/disclaimer.htm (visited March 03, 2021).

Nurse Practitioner – In many states, nurse practitioners are licensed to do much of what physicians can do. As the demand for healthcare services increases over the next decade, the demand for nurse practitioners is expected to increase by 52 percent.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

Here’s a look at 10 of the fastest growing jobs from 2018-2028:

• Solar Photovoltaic Installer.
• Wind Turbine Service Technician.
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant and Aide.
• Information Security Analyst.
• Physician Assistant.
• Statistician and Mathematician.
• Genetic Counselor.

The best places to look for jobs in 2020

1. Classified ads. Classified ads can still be a great way to find out about job openings.
2. Job boards. There are several job boards online.
3. Google. Is there anything Google doesn’t do these days?
4. Social media.
5. Company websites.
6. Job aggregators.
7. Your network.

Yes, just make sure you are dressed for an interview, have your resume in hand, and are ready to interview. After using you “30 second me” to introduce yourself, you may be told to “apply on line” or “we have no openings at this time.” That is OK.

Ask the nearest employee—or the receptionist if there is one—if you could speak to the hiring manager. If they ask why, explain that you’re interested in any open positions at the company. If the hiring manager isn’t available, politely inquire when would be a better time to return to speak to them.

7 Tips to Boost Your Chances of Getting a Job

1. #1. Don’t Look for a Perfect Job.
2. #2. Gear Up Really Well.
3. #3. Network Extensively (But not Blindly)
4. #4. Don’t Let Rejections Discourage You.
5. #5. Focus on Getting Your Foot in the Door First.
6. #6. Also, Target Regional Job Websites.
7. #7. Don’t Ignore Temporary Jobs.

Effective cold-calling requires the ability to get to the point quickly while showing respect for the employer’s time.

1. Ask for the Person Responsible for Hiring.
2. Introduce Yourself.
3. Mention Mutual Connections.
4. Describe Your Qualifications.
5. Ask for the Interview.
6. If There’s No Job Available.
7. Thank Her for Her Time.

To determine who the hiring manager is, I’d suggest simply calling the company’s main number and asking the person who answers the phone for their help, especially if it’s a smaller organization where they’re likely to know what’s going on and who’s hiring.