Are you happy with your job? Because if you are, you are one of the very lucky few who have been able to find the job they love to do. If not, then there are probably countless reasons why you still haven’t found the perfect job for you.

Not all people are happy with their work, there are many who jump from one job to another in just a short span of time, some only stay at the company they work for–doing the job they dislike intensely–because of financial reasons, others feel that their only choice is to keep their jobs because they are not qualified or just too old for other work.

If you are about to begin your first job or if you are unhappy with your work and thinking of making a change, here are some tips to help you find the perfect job.

First, know what you excel at and what you want to do. You will only feel satisfied with your job if you are good at it and if you like what you are doing. Most often, people who are unhappy with their jobs have not really spend some time to learn about what they excel at and love to do. Probably, many of them quickly picked a job simply to earn money and ensure their family’s survival.

Second, think of what your ideal job would be. This is actually related to the first tip. Of course, if you know what you are good at and what you want to do, you will surely have an idea of what kind of job would best suit you. Hence, you can easily narrow your job search to companies offering the kind of work you like.

Third, since there is a lot of competition out there, you will have to do your best to make yourself the perfect candidate for a job. You can have greater chances of landing the perfect job if you have work experience as well as relevant qualifications. So, prepare yourself by getting the necessary skills or academic training for your dream job.

Life is too short to spend time doing something you do not like; therefore, you must strive to find the perfect job for you.