The dream job: Most people long to have one and spend years in school or working their way up in pursuit of one.

But what is a dream job? One that fulfills your every need and always makes your life wonderful? And is there a dream job for everyone? Hiring experts agree that dream jobs are within everyone's reach, though not every minute at your dream job will be blissful.

Read on for the truth about dream jobs and some tips for how to get as close as possible to your own dream job.

Myth 1: For every person, there's just one dream job.

Reality: There are tens of thousands of different types of jobs. Chances are good that you'd thrive in any number of them.

One step closer: Look at the job you've been happiest in, and think about the core qualities of that job and what made you feel so good about it. This experiential knowledge along with the results from a free career test can help you sort out your dream job options and figure out next steps.