Management Tip of the Day: How to Craft the Job You Want

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JULY 22, 2010 How to Craft the Job You Want If your current job isn't keeping you engaged and motivated, it may be in your power to change it. Begin by identifying your motives, strengths, and passions to help you better understand which aspects of your job will keep you engaged and inspire higher performance. Then, create a diagram of your current job including your job tasks, noting which you do most often. Next, create a diagram of your preferred job indicating which things you want to do more or less of and which tasks you want to add. This chart can help you articulate what you want to do differently. Be sure to engage your supervisor in this process and assure her that you won't let your current tasks slide, and also that any new tasks you propose are central to the company. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want" by Amy Wrzesniewski, Justin M. Berg and Jane E. Dutton. Read the article and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: RELATED PRODUCT Reinvent Your Career and Your Life Harvard Business Review Press Book Chapter Today, far too many people find themselves begrudgingly sticking with their current employers. But in an age of unprecedented opportunities, this needn't ever happen. This chapter discusses strategies for tapping into and realizing what you want out of your life and your career. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS 3 Elements to Include in Your Next Change Campaign 3 Tips for Resolving a Conflict with Your Coworker How to Ask for a Reference Letter 3 Things to Do if You Feel Stuck in Your Job 2 Steps to Changing Your Bad Habits 3 Tips for Strengthening Your Big-Picture Skills 4 Things Your Employees Need From You Know the 3 Ingredients of Important Conversations 3 Tips for Defending without Being Defensive Get Yourself a "Bitsmith" BEST SELLERS Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials Financial Intelligence Collection HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself Guide to Better Business Writing Job Seekers, Take Note Whether you've been laid off or are considering a job change, HBR's Guide to Getting a Job will help ensure that your next move is the right one. Only $19.95. Buy now » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)