Judge Your Job Opportunities

Top recruiters place candidates in new jobs by carefully qualifying job job descriptions.

These recruiters search the job description to see if the manager has realistic expectations. They evaluate the text for a sense of urgency, to help assess the chance of filling the position. They zero  in on the most promising positions.
In your search for jobs, you can steal a few pages from the recruiting playbook. Before investing hours tailoring your standard resume, decide if an opportunity is worth pursuing with the following:

• Study the Job Posting
• Identify the Must-Have Skills
• Determine the Level of Urgency
• Explore the Compensation
• Verify the Hiring Process

To decide if a position is worth the time and effort see more details here

How to Pick the Right Career

The most important thing to do in picking a career is to choose one that is right for you. Finding a career that is a good fit is all that matters. Ignore people who tell you what type of work to pursue. 

You will pour much of yourself into your job, and spend much time at work; your career must be suitable for you. It has to fit well with your interests, aptitudes, work-related values, and personality type. The first steps include:

• Learn about yourself
• Learn about potential occupations

Find more information here.