People often describe their job in one of two ways – either they love it or they hate it. What makes an individual love their job comes down to how challenging and satisfying it is. When a job is challenging, it stimulates the mind and makes a person better. Think about your own job for a moment.

Are you experiencing a job that’s challenging and pushing you enough to grow in your career? Here are some ways you can tell.

In the Morning, You Look Forward to Going to Work

This is a great sign that you are enjoying your career and your job is fulfilling you on a regular basis. Looking forward to going to work, being around your peers, working with the clients you do all point to a job that challenges you to be your best each day.

You Dread Going to Work

Uh, oh – it may be time to find something else soon that challenges you and inspires you.

Your Boss Leans on You

When you have a job that makes you happy, others can tell immediately. Your boss is no exception. He or she sees potential in you, therefore you are relied upon to take on more responsibility and be an advisor of sorts. This is a good sign that you are in the right job.

Your Boss Ignores You

Not good. Time to seek out a better job where your skills and abilities are appreciated.’

The Industry Excites You

Your career path may seem a little unclear at the moment, but you know that the industry you work in is something that’s fun and fits your personality well. You learn all you can about it, and you look for ways to use innovation in your job.

You Feel Like a Fish Out of Water

This may be an indicator that you are not in the right career, or that you have additional work ahead of you to learn more about your industry, so that it doesn’t overwhelm you.

Ready for a job that does challenge you and make you want to grow in your career? Try taking on some temp to hire opportunities in an industry or with a company that you can get excited about.

About Staffing Resources

Staffing Resources, established in 1985, is a privately held Georgia-based corporation and a certified Female Business Enterprise. We provide a wide range of full- and part-time employees to businesses, associations, government and non-profit organizations in the metro Atlanta area. If you are looking to advance your career or land a new job in Atlanta, contact us today!