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You might assume that your dream job is one where you follow your passion. But if your current job is one where you do follow your passion, does that mean it is your dream job? Maybe not. For example, someone who has a passion for music might not have a job in music but they love their day jobs - teachers, doctors or software engineers etc. - because they feel they are doing something they love.

Finding your dream job might seem like an easy prospect, but more people than ever are struggling to do so.

Job seeking is a part of life for many people, but it can be very stressful. What do you need to know to find a job? The first thing to do is to develop a game plan.

When you're young and inexperienced, it can seem impossible to break into the working world. But, in fact, even if you are new to the job market, there are ways for you to find meaningful employment.

Are you contemplating whether of not you should apply for a job because of your lack of experience, then continue reading. It can be difficult to find work without having much professional experience and it's even harder when your skills are in demand but not yet readily available for employers. 

Are you curious to know what are the highest paying jobs in the world? These careers require lots of hard work and dedication and who knows, someday you could be working in one the the highest paying careers in the world.

If you don't know what you want to do for the rest of your life, it's perfectly fine. According to the experts nobody should be expected to make such a monumental decision all at once, least of all matriculants.

Graduates need to have both academic and practical skills if they hope to find employment and grow in their careers.

The day has finally arrived. This may be the first day of the rest of your life. This is the day you must contemplate your future and decide on a way forward.

Even the most experienced or qualified people battle to stay positive when looking for a job. HR specialist Patricia Frame suggests ways to keep up flagging spirits and be motivated and prepared for every employment opportunity.

Many options for part time jobs are available: all you need to do is put your thinking cap on and think creatively about earning a living.

This year is going to be dotted with increases, from inflation and interest rates to food and electricity prices set to rise. The tough economic conditions will not only force consumers to think twice about spending their well-earned money, it will also see them assess their take-home salaries.

Moving from the structured educational environment of varsity into your first job is daunting for most people.

When people communicate, so much is happening at the sub-conscious level and sometimes we walk away feeling very uneasy about a person who said nothing wrong. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell explains how we make judgement calls and assumptions about people long before we're even consciously aware of it. It’s because of this that we need to make sure we make a good impression when meeting someone for the first time.

Employment in South Africa as well as in the rest of the world, is not what it used to be. Not only are times tough but more and more people are either unemployed or looking for alternative ways to earn an income.

Are you ready for the future of work? According to oDesk Corporation the future of work is highly competitive and as the global village shrinks and organisations begin to utilize the global labour market, individuals will need to assess the value of their skills and abilities in this new era of work.

Career coach Maggie Mistal provides practical advice to the unemployed population and gives hope and inspiration to millions through her interview ‘How to find a job during a recession’.

As with everything you do in life maturity and an adult approach is what is called for. In this particular case maturity refers to your readiness to choose and to make a responsible decision regarding your future. With thousands of occupations to choose from this is not a particularly easy task. So where do you start?