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Page Essay
The one page essay is an open page for you to write anything you want related to the book. If you do not want to have a page in the book. Put your name on this page and by it put the word nothing (name-nothing).

**__Phyllis Hammond__**

**__Outsourcing-21st Century Business Solutions__** I'll come later and finish this. I have to word it just right... Phyllis


 * Finding The Ultimate Job**

I believe that finding or creating the perfect job requires each person to be honest with them self. Each person needs to define their skills, commitment, personality and core beliefs. As a starting point, think of what you love doing more than anything else. Can what you love doing more than anything be considered a marketable skill? If not, how can doing what you love to do be incorporated into a marketable skill? Do you like working alone or in a group?

Whatever your skill is, it is vital to leave each work day with a sense of personal success. Even small successes can make a person want to get back to doing what they love. To keep your creative juices flowing, make sure to jot down (in a notebook or journal) or remember a daily success whether it be passing the exam for a new career or simply getting through all assignments with time to spare.

Naturally, as one progresses through their career they learn new skills. Often times, people find they like using their new found skills more than those they thought the loved. Thus a new dream job. My point is be open to new experiences, never give up on learning new things or new ways of doing things, apply yourself and take small (but rational) chances. Many successful people have changed career mid course upon realizing this only to end up great inventors, leaders, actors, etc.

Michelle Tsolakis

Laurie Schaaf:

**__ Making the Right Career Choice for that Perfect Job __**

The secret to a perfect job is to absolutely know yourself, beyond strengths and weaknesses, and your unique talents. Especially if you already have work experience under your belt, it is important to reflect on all your experiences to date: What elements of your jobs did you love, what do you absolutely hate doing, when do you jump out of bed because you are excited, when do you feel at ease and confident? It may also help to think about which clients or businesses you loved working with and why. Make sure you investigate the companies and make sure it fits your needs.

In order to find work you will want to do every day, it's crucial to understand what motivates and drives you. Make sure you're in a job you enjoy and can be very competent. When you derive satisfaction from your job, you are more likely to do it well. Competence breeds confidence! To be competent in the work you do, you must also believe in the work as well. We all work for all sorts of reasons: structure and routine, a sense of identity, self-esteem, a feeling of contribution and also (hopefully) enjoyment. And the driver for most is money.

Don't forget to pat yourself on the back once in awhile. Even small steps toward a goal deserves recognition. Look at each new accomplishment and say, I did that and I did it well. You will feel more capable, adequate and comfortable with yourself when you approve of yourself and tell yourself that you have done an awesome job.

Make a list of all the companies that you'd be super excited to work for and job titles that sound appealing. What do you like about them, what don't you like about them and what obstacles would you face entering that role or industry? You may also want to think about assets you already have that would lead to that particular job. Be creative, brainstorm with a close friend or family member: what do they think you'd be great at?

Rather than falling into a new role or just accepting an offer after the first set of interviews, make sure you stay in control of making the decision. An interview is always a two way street. If you don't like what they're saying or have a bad feeling, listen and think again.

It may be a myth to think that the ONE perfect job is out there for you. However, there is also an alternative and that is to create your own job. This could mean setting up your own business or creating a portfolio career of all the things you enjoy. Your happiness affects you and everyone around you!

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dena Mallory:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">** Do You Want Perfect or Happy? ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you know anyone who claims to have found their perfect job? I know a lot of people who are happy in their jobs but I don't think I know anyone who would say that it's perfect.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One example is my husband. He's one of those lucky people who knew very early in his career exactly what he was good at. He's a mechanical genius. He knows how things work just by looking at them. If something isn't working, he can fix it. He's spent his career in various roles that allow him to fix things and he loves doing the work so much that he's become a self-professed workaholic.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But, if I ask him if his job is perfect, he says it's not. The reason it's not is that there are some things he has to do that he doesn't like. Those things are all the things required in an organization made up of other people. Things like dealing with certain people, managing or leading others, paperwork, reading and sending email, attending meetings, etc., etc. He doesn't like doing those things but it's required that he do them which makes the job not perfect.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It would be just perfect if he could arrive at work to find fix-it projects waiting for him. He'd spend the whole day, without interruption, fixing them and after they are fixed they would either disappear entirely or perhaps be displayed in his personal Hall of Fix-It Fame. That would be pretty close to perfect for him but, for now, to his knowledge, there is no such place. There is a place, where he's currently employed, that knows what he's good at and lets him do it most of the time which isn't perfect, but close enough to make him happy.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So essentially, in order to find the perfect job, you have to know what work makes you happy and what work doesn't make you happy. To find that out, you just have to try lots of different things and then take inventory. First you have to pay attention to what it is you're actually doing and then you have to narrow it down to the specific thing that gives you joy.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For instance, back in the day before marriage, children and a mortgage came along, my friends and I used to get together to work-out. We didn't want the commitment of a gym membership and wanted to socialize while we worked out so we'd alternate going to each other's houses and whose ever house we were at would lead the work-out session. I really enjoyed working out with them and we had a lot of fun as we worked through the burn.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Working out for me was one of those things that I knew was a necessary evil. Something I didn't want to do but knew I had to do. The working out part was not a joyful experience. What I really enjoyed doing was putting together a playlist for our workouts. But it wasn't the act of finding the songs and recording them that I enjoyed; it was really just creating something out of nothing. So for me, I know that a job that would make me happy would have to allow me a lot of creative freedom. The act of creating makes me happy and that theme has consistently played out with everything I've ever done that brought me joy. I had a lot of creative freedom while my husband and I raised our four children, that job provided all kinds of creative freedom! And my paycheck has come in the form of my perfect (at least to me) children living their lives and doing wonderfully.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The next question then is where can you work doing lots of different things at once so that you can figure out what brings you joy? There is one place I'm aware of and it's called Lifebushido.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alysha Heers:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Control Your Thoughts to Find Your Talents and Your Perfect Job**
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finding and pursuing your dream job is difficult. Don’t let fear stop you from reaching your dreams. Control your thoughts and think positive. Discover your unique talents. You do have many talents. Don’t go through life without using your talents. Use your unique talents to find the perfect job.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can find the perfect job. The job that you love and find easy. If you love what you do, it does not feel like work. In order to find the perfect job, you first have to believe in yourself. Believe you can make it happen and you deserve it. Whatever your perfect job is, you deserve it. No dream is too big. Reach for your dreams, the only thing that is stopping you, is yourself.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You have to discover your unique talents to find the perfect job. Think back to your childhood and what you wanted to be when you grew up. Even if it’s a job that you can’t make much money at, try it anyway. At least you will be doing what you love, which will make you happy in life. Or perhaps you can find a different alternative to make money with your talent. The key is to discover your talents and find a job where you can use them.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Once you discover your talents, you should try to fully develop them, which will bring you joy and success. It’s not enough to just discover your talents, you have to use and develop them. If you don’t use your talents you will lose them. Don’t waste your talents, by not using them. Show the world what you can do. Believe in yourself and keep using your talents. Keep practicing until you excel.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To accomplish your dreams, you must control your thoughts. If you want the perfect job, you have to think good, positive thoughts always. Don’t let negative thoughts creep into your mind, quickly replace them with positive thoughts. Whenever you find yourself thinking you can’t do it, immediately think of why you can do it. Or think about something else entirely. You have to constantly monitor yourself and control your thoughts. You will be surprised how positive thinking will empower you to achieve your dreams.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After you discover your unique talents and find your perfect job, you must not give up on your dreams. Don’t just try once and quit, keep at it until you succeed. Remain determined and steadfast. Be patient and keep working hard to excel. It may not always be easy, but you can do it. It may take a long time to succeed, but enjoy the journey anyway. Don’t let little bumps in the road distract you, keep pushing through and one day you will accomplish your dreams, no matter how long it takes.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can have the job you have always dreamed of, you just have to believe. Have faith, not fear. Know that you can accomplish your dreams, you just have to discover what you truly love to do, and do it. Use your unique talents and don’t give up. Don’t be your own worst enemy, be your own best friend instead. Be optimistic, not pessimistic. Enjoy yourself as you work to accomplish your dreams, because life is one journey after the next.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**Is Anything in Life Perfect? By Terri Rice** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, here are a few definitions for “perfect”: //a//**:** being entirely without fault or defect, //b//**:** satisfying all requirements, and //c//**:** corresponding to an ideal standard or abstract concept. I don’t think a lot of things qualify as perfect. Life certainly doesn’t because there are a lot of things wrong in the world and everyone is affected in one way or another. But I’m sure there are people who feel they have a perfect life. It’s all a matter of perspective. Relationships aren’t perfect, although people can feel perfect for one another, as my partner and I do. I guess you can have the “perfect date” or “perfect vacation”. But can you have the perfect job?

<span class="ssens" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Many people labor all day to earn a living. Their work is physically hard and they may not work in ideal conditions. I’m guessing most would say their job is not perfect. There are those who work in stressful occupations, who find themselves mentally exhausted at the end of the day. I’m betting you bwon’t find many of those people saying they have a perfect job. Many work more than 1 job and still don’t have enough to pay all their bills. It doesn’t seem like they have perfect jobs either.

<span class="ssens" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’ve worked a lot of different jobs and some of them seemed “perfect”, at least for awhile. My first perfect job was at a hospital that my Mom worked at. She was the head nurse of the Nursery. She thought her job was perfect at times, until a baby would die. I worked on the cancer floor as a unit secretary and loved my job. The pay was good and I had a lot of great friends and co-workers. Six months after I started there, my Mom died somewhat suddenly, in the ICU of the same hospital. My job wasn’t perfect anymore. It was always a reminder of my loss, but I stayed there for almost 13 years. The only reason I left was because they eliminated my position.

<span class="ssens" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My next perfect job was being a courier as an independent contractor. I loved the freedom of deciding what jobs I wanted to do and where I’d go. I worked 12 hours a day Monday through Friday and I was on call over the weekends. That wasn’t always so great because then I didn’t have much say in what I did. I worked the job for a year and a half, but it got too expensive keeping the van in good working order and buying gas every day. After that, I worked with my friends who did remodeling. It was different and fun, but not my cup of tea. Then I worked for a pizza place, making pizzas and doing delivery. I liked that job pretty much, but the pay wasn’t so good. I haven’t really worked since then. I’m considered disabled, but after 13 years, I’m tired of not working.

<span class="ssens" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So, here I am, looking for another “perfect job”. For me that means a part-time job with flexible hours so I can work around my online schooling. I need to be able to work from home because I have a lot of anxiety about going out a lot. I really prefer a job that involves interacting with others, because I’ve missed working with people. I want a job that exercises my brain and challenges me. I want a job that makes me smile and gives me something to look forward to. I want a job that takes advantage of my talents and helps them grow. I want to grow and expand my horizons. Is that too much to ask for? I don’t think so! Besides, Anything is Possible!!

Don't Burn out, You can enjoy what you do!! - Olei William Apollo
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">You may have fallen into the trap of thinking the sole point of work is to bring home enough money to live comfortably. While adequate compensation is important in any job, it’s not the whole story. If you are unsatisfied with what you do every day, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. You may feel burned out and frustrated, anxious, depressed, or unable to enjoy time at home knowing another workday is ahead. What’s more, if you don’t find your work meaningful and rewarding, it’s hard to keep the momentum going to advance in your career. You are more likely to be successful in a career that you feel passionate about. Here you will need your perfect job, the one that develops your career, one that unmasks the hidden you.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Whether you’re looking to enter the work force for the first time or contemplating a career change, the first step to choosing a fulfilling career is to uncover the activities that get you excited and bring you joy. That’s your talent!

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">More often than not, if you choose a career that doesn't suit your personality you become confused, unhappy and no one wants a job they hate. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Finding your "perfect job" is a life-long process. To find the perfect job means to create your own nirvana. That is, honing and building your skills over the years until you find the environment, industry, mission and skills match that fit together as your perfect combination. To achieve this, you must sometimes be willing to step back in order to move forward. My belief is that we spend more time planning our vacations than our careers. <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Remember -- successful people do things on a continual basis that unsuccessful people neglect to do. In other words, step back, reassess and do the work to discover what makes you tick. The rewards will be unlimited. If you find what you love to do, you will never work another day in your life!