There are five helpful steps that job-hunters have found that tremendously help you in deciding where you want to work, and must be taken in order.
Figure out what jobs your self-inventory points to.
It helps to pick your top three fields of interest and create a venn diagram for a visual aid. This helps you too figure out what each of these three interests have in common. You want to make sure that you use all three if you can, not just one, at your desired job.
Try on jobs before you commit.
Think that you have found some careers you would be interested in? Start doing your research on them. Though the internet is helpful, nothing beats an informational interview or even job-shadowing. The closer you can get to the real experience is the best.
What kind of organizations have the jobs you are interested in?
Do more research and think outside the box. You don't have to look for a career that you are interested in, in only the traditional routes. Just because you are wanting to become a teacher doesn't mean that you have to stick with teaching in schools Corporate training departments, educational consultants, private research firms, and military bases also hire teachers too, and are a bit non-traditional!
Name your places of interest.
Now that you know what you want to do, what places offer this opportunity for you? Does the place of work interest you? What geographic location do you want to work in? How big is the company you want to work at? Start creating your criteria of your ideal company, and you will be able to narrow down your job search.
Learn about the company.
This is a no-brainer. Learn about the company! You should do as much research as possible about the company before you formally approach them. Use any and all possible resources to do this.
Throughout all of this, if anyone ever thanks you, be sure to thank them, especially with a thank you note.
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