Finding the right job is one of the most important projects you will ever manage. It begins long before you send out your first application, because the real starting point is understanding yourself. Too many people let desperation drive their choices, only to land in a role that leaves them unfulfilled. To avoid that, you need to ask honest questions. What kind of work makes you lose track of time? What environment helps you do your best thinking? What trade-offs are you not willing to make? Write down your answers, because your notes will guide every later step.

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