Identifying your dream job and the path that will take you there is both a challenge and an opportunity. But by following a realistic step-by-step "vacationing" process (outlined below), you can pursue your interests and passions to the job of your dreams. 确认你的理想工作和通向理想工作的路是一个挑战也是一次机会。遵循下面实际有用的步骤，你就能追寻自己的兴趣和激情、获得理想工作。

3. Do Your Research 做调查

Internal and external research helps you discover who you are and what kind of work meshes¹ with your deepest self. Do your homework and access resources ranging from the Internet to one-on-one contact with people on-the-job to determine if what you think is your dream job truly is your dream job. 从自身和外部做调查能帮助你发现自己、发现哪种工作适合最真实的自我。做足功课，从互联网上寻找资料，或者和从事你认为的理想工作的人联系来获得资源。从而确定你所认为的理想工作是否确实是理想工作。

4. Find a Mentor² 找位导师

Inspirational, experienced, realistic, forthcoming, and optimistic. A good mentor is all of these things and eager to help someone else get started. Recruiting a mentor who is a good match for you requires following a plan of action, asking the right questions, and building a relationship that is mutually satisfying. Having a mentor is the crux³ to the vocationing process. Whether you're 20-something, 30-something, or even 60-something, you need a mentor! 能启发灵感、经验丰富、现实、乐于助人、乐观——一个好的导师具有所有这些特质，而且愿意帮助别人、将他们领进门。给自己聘请一位合适的导师需要遵循行动计划、询问正确的问题，并建立双方都满意的关系。有个导师是找到理想工作的关键。20多岁、30多岁甚至60多岁的人，都需要导师。