There is a path to work fulfillment. People come to me and want a different job—work that resonates with their core. In discovering that work, they must spend time getting to know themselves. It’s hard work getting to know you. It involves learning your strengths, acknowledging your weaknesses, understanding your motivators, and listening to your tolerances. 
Some people know exactly what they want to be and are extremely satisfied with that their entire working life. Others, like me, have tried many, many, many hats and it took years to learn that my flow happens when I am helping others learn and ultimately take action on their goals. In my search for work fulfillment I’ve been a silk screen printer, hotel reservation clerk, cook, production worker, hostess, waitress, bartender, sales associate, deli worker, Ocean Systems Technician in the U.S. Navy, office assistant at a university, communications/PR professional, and college instructor. Yes, there’s more, and that gives you an idea of all that I have been.
When I look at that list, I can tell you the jobs I loved and the jobs I hated, retrospectively. When I work with people, I help them to understand what they love now instead of later. That helps them make decisions about where to look for meaningful work.
Here are three exploration tips to help you know what meaningful work may be for you, so hopefully you won’t have as many careers as I do.
1. Look at your current or previous jobs. What is the story you tell yourself about each position?
2. Notice the work or positions that you remember fondly. What “big picture” things do they have in common? Office, customers, no interruptions, travel, etc.?
3. What personal qualities (strengths, skills, knowledge, abilities, etc.) did you use that you enjoy using? Organizing, talking to people, analyzing, writing, etc.?
Instead of throwing darts at jobs you think you might enjoy, take some time to research you. Explore what makes you fulfilled. It will make you wiser, more focused and it will ultimately make for a great interview.
Drop me a note, and tell me about some of your fun or obscure jobs and whether you enjoyed them or not.