Passion may seem an odd word choice when paired with career, but rest assured that one of the most important elements of personal happiness is being passionate about your career and your job. You do not want to be one of those people who live for the weekends and dread Sunday evenings. Life is too short to not love the work you do. Take a few moments to answer the questions below. For each answer try to come up with 3-5 answers. Once you have answered the questions look for themes in your answers.
1. What do you love to do in your free time? Don't count activities you have to do or are doing to make you look better to other people. Identify the activities that you truly enjoy.
2. What are the skills that come to you without thought and effort? (Math, Helping Others, Art, etc.)
3. What are and/or have been your favorite classes and subjects?
4. If you could do any job in your life, what would you choose?
5. What types of things energize you? Think about people, places, and activities?
6. What areas are you already perceived as an expert (others seek your input and opinion)? Note: This article is adapted from Dr. Hansen's book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing a College Major http://www.quintcareers.com/finding_career_passion.html
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