
Recently, I was speaking to undergrad students about careers when someone asked, “Were you able to find a position that matched your area of special interest?†I shared that I am, in fact, blessed to be able to do important and interesting work that I enjoy. But I also wanted students to know that there are some job-related responsibilities that I don’t necessarily enjoy, but that I have to do anyway. Some bright, eager students I’ve known over the years have had the impression that there was a dream job—one that they would love and get paid to do—waiting for them after graduation. I’ve tried to encourage them to find a job that they liked and that was a good fit, but at the same time to be realistic about their prospects and not romanticize potential careers. [Read more…] about Seeking the Perfect Job?