by Brian Kurth, for Yahoo! HotJobs

Identifying your dream job and the path that will take you there is both a challenge and an opportunity. But by following a realistic step-by-step "vacationing" process (outlined below), you can pursue your interests and passions to the job of your dreams. 确认你的理想工作和通向理想工作的路是一个挑战也是一次机会。遵循下面实际有用的步骤，你就能追寻自己的兴趣和激情、获得理想工作。

3. Do Your Research 做调查

Internal and external research helps you discover who you are and what kind of work meshes with your deepest self. Do your homework and access resources ranging from the Internet to one-on-one contact with people on-the-job to determine if what you think is your dream job truly is your dream job. 从自身和外部做调查能帮助你发现自己、发现哪种工作适合最真实的自我。做足功课，从互联网上寻找资料，或者和从事你认为的理想工作的人联系来获得资源。从而确定你所认为的理想工作是否确实是理想工作。

4. Find a Mentor 找位导师

Inspirational, experienced, realistic, forthcoming, and optimistic. A good mentor is all of these things and eager to help someone else get started. Recruiting a mentor who is a good match for you requires following a plan of action, asking the right questions, and building a relationship that is mutually satisfying. Having a mentor is the crux to the vocationing process. Whether you're 20-something, 30-something, or even 60-something, you need a mentor! 能启发灵感、经验丰富、现实、乐于助人、乐观——一个好的导师具有所有这些特质，而且愿意帮助别人、将他们领进门。给自己聘请一位合适的导师需要遵循行动计划、询问正确的问题，并建立双方都满意的关系。有个导师是找到理想工作的关键。20多岁、30多岁甚至60多岁的人，都需要导师。

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