How to Tell if You Have a Great Job - 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Everyone has a bad day at work once in a while. Sometimes we draw the conclusion that our job is terrible. However, this usually stems from our strong emotions and frustrations at the moment. Here is a set of questions to help you assess if your job is really great:

1. Are your responsibilities clearly outlined and do you know what is expected of you?
2. Do you have the essential resources and environment to do your work correctly? (PC working properly, software, office supplies, office space, etc.)
3. Do you get weekly feedback or recognition for doing good work?
4. Does your supervisor treat you with respect and cares about you as a person?
5. Do you have a mentor or a coworker that encourages or gives advice about your development at work?
6. Are your opinions and input taken into consideration?
7. Do your coworkers share a work ethic to doing quality work?
8. Can you relate to at least one other co-worker and can consider them as a friend?
9. Do you have an opportunity to review with management your progress and future strategies?
10. Do you have the opportunity for advancement in terms of skill, experience, and responsibilities?

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The 6 Personality Types and the Careers That Match

One of the keys to having a fulfilling and successful career is being able to develop a true passion for what you do. This starts with an examination of your personality type; there you can determine which career path is the best route. From my personal experience I know that people tend to perform better and develop happiness in a job that really suits them.

According to psychologist John Holland’s theory, people generally fit into one of the 6 personality types: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising and conventional. (RIASEC theory) Here are the definitions of the personality types definitions and the careers that are perfect for each:

1. Realistic
Typically people who have the realistic personality type like to work with Read more