| It's a little frustrating not knowing what I want to be | | | | Motivation. This is one of the most important factors |
| when I grow up! | | | | for long term career satisfaction. Find a job that |
| I have talent, I have good skills, I am a hard worker | | | | motivates you and you've found the right career. |
| yet I haven't figured out where to really focus! The | | | | Motivation covers your unique interests and what |
| common saying of 'jack of all trades, master of none' | | | | gives you a "sense of achievement". |
| truly applies to me. Career match quizzes don't get | | | | Skills. You must always include your innate ability and |
| who I really am. They're missing something. | | | | aptitudes; too many people sell themselves short |
| I already know I can 'learn' whatever I need to for | | | | because they forgot to look inside themselves! What |
| the job. Been there, done that! In fact, I've even paid | | | | are you already good at? |
| out of pocket money and taken courses in | | | | Values. Think about the lifestyle you want, your |
| anticipation of finding a job, and instead ended up | | | | beliefs, religion or ethical guidelines, the type of |
| with a job where I've never even used those skills! | | | | organization or people you want to work for, the |
| Now there's kind of a waste of time and money, | | | | product or service you want to contribute towards |
| right? Well, try and stay on the positive side of all | | | | Constraints? Forget any constraints you may come |
| this. It's all learning. And it is said, if we're not learning, | | | | up with; where there is a will, there is a way! This is |
| we're dying. It's all part of life. | | | | so true. |
| But what do I do with it all? Does any of this sound | | | | Opportunities. Opportunities abound once you start |
| familiar? | | | | looking for them. |
| There is hope in putting it all together | | | | Some questions for you, be completely honest, this |
| So now I have the 'opportunity' to find work | | | | is a discovery process not an interview. There are |
| again.(Yes, I'm a statistic of today's economy). The | | | | NO wrong answers: |
| stuff I love to hear as I research new jobs is 'that | | | | 1. What did I enjoy most about my old job? |
| it's time to do what you love, not just find a job | | | | 2. What were the most difficult parts of my old job |
| because you have to' 'How to Find Out What You | | | | and would I want to avoid them going forward? |
| Really Love To Do', and 'You Have Whatever It | | | | 3. Did I use and develop my talents at my old job? |
| Takes To Follow Your Dreams'... it's actually true if | | | | 4. What am I passionate about? |
| you want it to be. | | | | 5. Based on this inquiry, what career is right for me? |
| Yes, IT CAN BE DONE, however, there are a few | | | | And what would be the elements of my dream job? |
| things to consider along the way: | | | | Are you writing any of this down? |
| Everyone knows how hard it is to get along with | | | | You've heard about the study Anthony Robbins talks |
| others when there's a personality conflict - so imagine | | | | about where , where he quotes a study - "In 1953, |
| how hard it is to be happy in career that does the | | | | researchers surveyed Yale's graduating seniors to |
| same thing. Similar to when you're looking for a mate, | | | | determine how many of them had specific, written |
| you want to find a career that complements your | | | | goals for their future. The answer: 3%. Twenty |
| character, not conflicts with it. | | | | years later, researchers polled the surviving members |
| For example, if you're active and outgoing, you might | | | | of the Class of 1953 -- and found that the 3% with |
| not do well sitting at a computer at a desk all day. | | | | goals had accumulated more personal financial wealth |
| On the same token, if you're shy and soft-spoken, | | | | than the other 97% of the class combined." |
| you might not do well in a public relations position | | | | Start making notes about what your dream job |
| that requires constant interaction. | | | | needs to entail. |
| If you like working alone, you wouldn't thrive in a | | | | Spend sometime exploring who and what you're |
| setting where there is team consensus involved. | | | | about. But not too much, there is such a thing as |
| So do some thinking and considering about the | | | | over analyzing. Keep it simple! If you've seriously |
| following attributes and then ask yourself the | | | | thought and answered the questions above, you |
| questions that follow: | | | | have a starting point already. |
| Personality. Is there a good match between your | | | | Then focus and get going. There are lots of |
| personality and chosen or desired career? This can | | | | resources, articles, books and courses to help you |
| have a significant impact on whether you find your | | | | find who you are, or what it is that's in your way. |
| work fulfilling. | | | | Action is the antidote to despair. |