Find the work you love!

How’s your job search going? By applying these proven "High Five" principles of career development, you will find the work you love!

1  Change is constant.

• Embrace change - it brings unexpected opportunities if you’re open and adaptable.
• Be ready - every day, new jobs are emerging and old jobs are changing due to globalization, technology, environmentalism and demographics.

2  Follow your heart.

• Know your own values, interests, skills and dreams - they increase your probability of finding work you love.
• Be clear about what excites you - happy people are productive people.

3  Stay learning.

• Lifelong learning is key to success and happiness, so be aware of ongoing opportunities.
• Personal growth occurs continuously, and learning can be formal and informal.
• Explore new ways to add to your toolkit, whether it’s a part-time course, a hobby, a volunteer leadership role or a full-time return to school.

4  Focus on the journey.

• Set short and long-term goals, and identify quick steps to get moving!
• Pay attention to what’s happening around you - new ideas can tweak your goals.
• Enjoy the journey - your career is a lifelong process, so appreciate each work experience.

5  Access your allies.

• Tell people about your goals - family, friends and colleagues love to share ideas.
• Build and sustain positive relationships and nurture your network - online and in person.
• Discover the hidden job market through your network - 75% of jobs are never advertised.
• Stay motivated - find a mentor, be a mentor and volunteer for a worthy cause.