So you have an idea of what you would love to do… This idea is totally different from anything you’ve ever done….But it’s a dream job that you can’t get out of your mind…..you need lots more information before you leap.

How about spending some of your vacation trying it on for size? There is a company called Vocation Vacations that has a list of over 100 different careers and jobs that you can actually experience with a mentor in that field. The list is chock full of interesting ideas.  Check it out at www.vocationvacations.com

If you don’t have time to actually take a vacation to do it, start by finding someone in your area who does what you want to do and ask them if you can volunteer to work for them for a few days, or just hang around and observe what their day is like.  Talk to them about what they enjoy about their job and what they don’t like about it.  The more you can find out about your dream endeavor, the more prepared you will be to make a decision to pursue it.