Visualizing Your Ideal Career Scenario

If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be? If you could design your perfect work day, what would it look like? These questions will prompt you to find out. As you read each question, try to visualize your ideal situation. Form a mental image in as much detail as you can. Then you can answer the questions directly on this Google Doc or make notes on paper.
  1. What time do you wake up? 5am? 8am?
  2. What kind of clothes do you wear? Casual? Professional?
  3. What time do you leave for work? 7am? 9am?
  4. How far do you live from where you work? Walking distance? An hour-long commute?
  5. How do you get to work? Walking? Driving? Busing?
  6. Where is your work? The country? The city?
  7. What is the work environment like? How do you feel when you are there? Welcome? Competitive?
  8. Do you work by yourself? Or in a group? 5 people? 30 people?
  9. How much do you get paid? $20,000 per year? $200,000?
  10. Do you plan your own work? Or are you assigned tasks?
  11. What do you work with? Data? Objects? People?
  12. What are your co-workers like? Friendly? Driven?
  13. What are the four most important or valuable aspects of the job?
  14. What are your highest achievable goals in this job?
  15. Where can this job take you?
  16. What time do you complete your day at work? 4pm? 7pm?

Once you have completed this or if you already have a career in mind, fill in this career plan worksheet.