An Expert Guide To Uncovering People’s True Work Potential

Really? Have you heard about this? I’m talking about what’s been dubbed the “Best Job in the World” — a six-month contract to serve as caretaker of a tropical Australian island. Really!

In times like ours, where jobs are hard to come by in the first place, this dude lucked out! No really, lucked out! Basically he gets paid to babysit some islands in the Great Barrier Reef, blog about it, take some pics and the kicker - he’s getting paid $150,000 AUD. All this and he didn’t even have to do a hiring assessment. In fact, the hiring selection process was conducted partly in Australia - for which he obviously didn’t have to pay either! This was a win-win situation for all the 16 finalists!

Though its touted as the world’s best job, it really brings up a great question, what is the best job in the world?

Depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get many different responses. Some may say that a job like our friends’ is the one - others may disagree and say that a more “fulfilling” and worthy job is much better and therefore qualifies. What it really comes down to is personal, so here are some tips on finding your perfect job:

1. Be creative - don’t just take any job for the sake of taking it. Look outside the traditional career sphere (…that rhymes), and beyond what you think you’re parents or friends would admire you for. Do what’s best for you and imagine several different careers that satisfy you.

2. Be aware - ask yourself why certain situations or types of work make you happier then others. Be sure to also be aware of the types of work that you don’t like, its just as important to be aware of those and know what you don’t enjoy doing.

3. Be patient - don’t rush into conclusions about what you’d like to do before you haven’t done it. We’ve all heard that statistic that you’ll change careers and industries at least 3-5 times during your lifetime. As long as you learn from each you’re well on your way to a satisfying career.

4. Be realistic - don’t say that you’re going to be a brain surgeon because you enjoy scrubs! Put yourself into careers and jobs that make sense and are attainable. It never hurts to dream but have your head grounded.

5. Be open - there are literally thousands of possibilities out there, so take it all in and you’ll eventually figure it out.