Is there really such a thing as a Perfect Job

Is there really such a thing as a Perfect Job Perfect is an imperfect word.   Really, what is perfect?   Is the the absolute best solution forever or for right now? Our work life (what was once called a career), is made up of a series of jobs.   Sometimes these jobs connect systematically and with purpose, other times, well, not so much. It is my belief that we can can steps to make our work life flow in the direction we want.   But only to a point.   Set the course and see what happens. When I hear job seekers say, gosh, I just applied for perfect jobI cringe.   Job descriptions seldom accurately describe the full requirements and needs of an employer.   You know why? They cant predict the future or their needs beyond 6 months They have difficulty defining exactly what they need and what the right fit is to fill their void They have written a bunch of general things they think they would like They are throwing out a bunch of requirements, sometimes unrelated or unreal, to see what sticks Theyve used the same job description for the past, oh, 5-10 years, without updating it You get my point.   And I am not faulting them.   Establishing hiring criteria and then trying to put it into meaningful terms is quite difficult. I recently had a conversation with Tom Biviano, of Black Ink International on this very topic.   Tom is a wise and experienced Sales Coach.   I love good sales professionals.   Their brains work like no others.   Toms personality is so far from the sleazy insurance sales guy or used car salesmans.   Phew. Here are two questions for you: Do you know what direction will take you closer to where you want to be in the future? Are you clear on what your strengths are and how you communicate them to match the jobs you are pursuing? If you are looking for additional thoughts about the perfect job, when to hold out etc, please be sure to check out these posts: Should You Hold Out or Throw in the Towel Is it a Tweener Job You Need?