#  Vocational 

 



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   ![Pink slice representing vocational wellbeing](/sites/g/files/omnuum11661/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-12/slice_vocational.png?itok=X4un_GYx) 

 

For most of us, discovering our vocation is a journey of education, decisions, and experiences. Vocational wellbeing consists of an occupation that aligns with our skills and values, challenges us, and gives us a sense of fulfillment. Important components consist of goals and ambition, job satisfaction, and a feeling of meaning and purpose.

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## Foster Your Vocational Wellbeing

- Reflect often – where do you find joy and meaning in your life?
- Explore different career and/or volunteer opportunities that arise
- Keep an open mind
- Participate in internships or research opportunities
- Take advantage of career service resources

## Potential Benefits

- Foster work/life balance
- Feel a sense of satisfaction and stimulation
- Open doors to new opportunities
- Discover new skills and interests
- Experience a feeling of worth and value

## Resources

- [**Career Services – HC, FAS, GAS, Extension** ](https://ocs.fas.harvard.edu/)
- [**Career Services – HLS**](http://hls.harvard.edu/dept/ocs/)
- [**Career Services – HBS**](http://www.hbs.edu/mba/career-path/Pages/career-development-resources.aspx)
- [**Career Advancement – HKS**](https://www.hks.harvard.edu/office-career-advancement)
- [**Harvard University Office of Work/Life**](https://harvie.harvard.edu/worklife)
- [**Harvard University Human Resources**](https://hr.harvard.edu/)