Too many people make their career decisions as if they were choosing from a menu. They mistakenly think that what is listed on the menu is the only food available. Menus make ordering more manageable for the kitchen staff by restricting selections. Better to know what you’re hungry for, look for it on the menu, or request it if it’s not listed. You may even choose to prepare it yourself!

Likewise with jobs and careers: Give up the limiting mindset that the only options are those posted on websites, suggested by family and friends, or handled by recruiters. Forget the “menu mindset” when it comes to your career. Read on for an example