Strategy #1 for Finding a New Career – Self-Assessment was originally published on College Recruiter.
There’s a great deal of fear and pessimism going on in relation to people and their jobs today. I know many people who have either lost their jobs due to company lay-offs or perhaps just live in fear of losing them; as well as those people who desperately wish to leave their jobs but are too afraid to quit in such an uncertain job market. This week I’m going to be talking about “The Top Four Strategies for Finding a New Career.”
#1 Strategy: Self-Assessment
The first step in the career planning process is doing a complete self-assessment. In order to get a job that meets your personal goals and expectations, you really need to know yourself well and understand what motivates you and makes you tick. Learning about your interests, values, and personality will help you make a better career decision and find a job that more closely matches your unique individual qualities. It has long been understood that working in a job that closely meets your individual interests, values, and personality will ultimately make you a much happier and more successful person. Continue reading …
Article by, Penny Loretto, a career counselor at a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, has her own private career counseling practice, Career Choice, and is About.com’s Guide to Internships.
