What Makes A Career Meaningful - Your Career Intel

What Makes A Career Meaningful - Your Career Intel As a child, you probably dreamed of being a doctor, an artist, a firefighter or President of the United States. The fantasy jobs of children remain remarkably consistent because they all have one thing in common: they are fulfilling careers that contribute to the world in an important way. Of course, as you get older, your definition of meaningful careers becomes more nuanced. For some, supporting a family is sufficient. But most of us aspire to satisfying that childhood instinct for a job that makes the world a better place. However, there are far more careers that can fit the bill than you may initially think. In my experience as an executive recruiter, I’ve observed that there are a handful of key reasons people find careers meaningful. Helping others Improving the lives of those in need is at the heart of finding a meaningful career for many professionals and certainly has the most obvious impact. Think beyond charitable work.